troublemaker
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Even as he drew attention as a troublemaker among some of his bosses, according to people who worked with him, he grew close to the industry’s top players.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
As Lisa, the dedicated troublemaker, King Princess exudes a snarling antagonism toward just about anyone and anything.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
But Chinese authorities and state media have heaped bitter rhetoric against him, calling him a "troublemaker" and "warmonger".
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
Sharp’s strategy reminds me of a prediction Charley Richardson, a very good troublemaker who co-founded Military Families Speak Out, made to me long ago.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2025
It was easier to see the “bus girl” as a troublemaker than as a pioneer.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
Though there have been stories about kids cutting through the pouches or duping administrators by putting in decoy phones, those troublemakers amount to only a small percentage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
"We found that tubulin can drive Tau and alpha synuclein troublemakers down a healthy path."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 21, 2026
Local media coverage of the demonstrations has varied, with some outlets focusing on economic difficulties, and others on incidents caused by "troublemakers".
From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026
Transport for West Midlands promises greater use of drone cameras and AI technology, capable of recognising known troublemakers and even identifying concealed weapons.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025
“I was only seventeen and hadn’t started to shave. We were troublemakers, tough kids, and we wanted experience and adventure.”
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
