trials and tribulations
Example Sentences
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"I think people understand and realize that the Jackson family is no different than any family. We go through our trials and tribulations, ups and downs, but we learn to agree to disagree," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
“No matter the trials and tribulations he faced in life, he was constant in his generosity and love for his family,” his children said in a press release.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
This is something Lina, whose comedy is often about the trials and tribulations of raising four children, often does.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025
His most popular song, “Qué Bendición,” tells tales of his trials and tribulations, and his mother’s blessing that follows him wherever he goes — although some songs sound haunting now, in light of Montana’s passing.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025
She gasped several times and shook her head in disbelief as my mother told her about our trials and tribulations in attempting to obtain my birth certificate.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
