tribulation

They thought they needed to keep themselves spiritually pure to survive the coming tribulation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026

So it's okay to be skeptical of the latest Santos tale of tribulation: He says his car was broken into and $180 worth of gifts were stolen.

From Salon ● Dec. 29, 2023

Howard sings about seeking, and claiming, the strength to rise above obstacles and tribulation: “I am not fearless but fear will stop me,” she vows.

From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2023

Some believe the rapture will occur before the tribulation, some after, and some not at all.

From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2022

Meme swallowed her blush, absorbed her tribulation, and even managed a natural smile as she asked him the favor of leaving it on the railing because her hands were dirty from the garden.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Considering the tribulations “Coyote vs. Acme” has overcome to finally reach theaters, it’s impossible not to see the parallels between what’s on screen and what transpired between the filmmakers and Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

It reminds me of how, recently, my younger sister — deep in the trials and tribulations of planning her wedding look — called me sounding breathless and almost conspiratorial.

From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026

A four-part documentary offers a look behind the curtain of the infamous Nevada festival Burning Man, examining its trials and tribulations over five years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

"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

As they walked along, Santa described to Mrs. Reilly the many sadnesses and tribulations that had comprised old lady Lopez’s dismal existence.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole