woe
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And he stresses that it isn’t in the president’s power to fix every economic woe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
What next for Wales after World Cup woe?
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
A mass protest movement has sprung up in Iran, prompted by the economic woe driven by the currency crisis.
From Barron's ● Jan. 13, 2026
Despite the glory of his singing and the enviable success of his award-lavished career, he made his life of enormous privilege seem like a tale of unremitting anguish and woe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2025
In spite of her woe, Kit had to smile.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
Although legislators have not discussed Social Security reform at length, proposals have floated around about ways to fix the program’s financing woes.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
El-Sayed also vowed to get "money out of politics" and address the harsh economic woes that have voters yearning for a political newcomer to shake up the status quo.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
This won’t solve our inbox woes wholesale, but it will, at least, offer an easier path to a little relief.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
The next mayor will have to deal with enduring problems of deteriorating infrastructure, police reform and budget woes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
"They bring the great the chance of glory, and the lowly a respite from their woes."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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