- present participle of trouble.
troubling
Example Sentences
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"Receiving the Russian finance minister here sends a signal I find troubling," Klingbeil said, adding that he made it clear he would not stand with Siluanov for a joint photo.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Nonetheless, protesters say the backlash and the prime minister’s speech point to a troubling double standard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
And doing so would raise troubling questions about why President Trump is singling out Governor Cook,” Lowell wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
The efforts speaks to the increasingly stringent — and desperate — measures public agencies and lawmakers in California are attempting in order to stem a troubling rise in e-bike incidents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Ellidyr, without troubling to dismount, called to the white-bearded enchanter.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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