troubled

Example Sentences

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The biggest central-bank buyers last year were mostly in troubled parts of the world: Poland, Kazakhstan, Brazil, China and Turkey.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

But their tentative affair is secondary to the complex bond between Ali and Jersey, whose troubled connection with Davis helps Ali understand why her mother is so paranoid about her romantic choices.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Individuals with ACEs are four times more likely to develop depression than those without a troubled childhood, a recent study reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

A boom in musical theatre isn't uncommon in troubled times, when audiences want some escapist entertainment, particularly if it tells a story about their own culture.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

He never again was troubled by any blight or disease among them.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton