in trouble

Example Sentences

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It acted as a safety net and kicked in straight away when his heart was in trouble, allowing him to recover much more quickly.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

On the one hand, there were Pratt supporters who thought their ideas would get them in trouble with friends or bosses.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

But her flat-footed handling of the huge fires that tore through the city in January 2025 left her in trouble.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

When in trouble, Acuna turned to his slider as his out pitch.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“You’ll get in trouble if you wait too long.”

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness