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troublesome

[truhb-uhl-suhm] / ˈtrʌb əl səm /


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Even those who leave Earth find Microsoft Outlook troublesome.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The disruption is troublesome for Kenya, which is also dependent on fuel imports.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Instead, it was a troublesome topic that has exploded into an existential crisis for the league.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

They said this motive was to "gain a litigation advantage" at a time when Toney was being effective and therefore proving "troublesome" for the government.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Pages 74-77 deal with some of the most troublesome ones.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner