troubled

Example Sentences

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Sometimes she’s a scrambling mom with a troubled kid; sometimes she’s an awkward umpire learning on the job; sometimes she’s just yearning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Fast selling is a bit of good news for the troubled truck.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

This is in contrast to some money managers in the high-yield space who specialize in buying heavily discounted bonds of troubled or even bankrupt issuers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Villains in previous Toy Story movies have included a large purple teddy bear called Lotso, troubled next-door neighbour Sid, a ruthless toy collector named Al and creepy vintage doll Gabby Gabby.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

He returned from work late and barely ate, sitting in that same strange, troubled gloom.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins