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woe

[woh] / woʊ /


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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

One season without a trophy is major woe for Guardiola and City, two would be downright unthinkable.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

Property taxes are another housing woe for cash-strapped Americans.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 4, 2025

Pras Michél is suing Lauryn Hill over the Fugees’ truncated co-headlining tour, accusing her of fraud and breach of contract: ‘This is their tale of woe.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

At a quarter to ten, neat, spruce, and dandified as ever, he made his way to the restaurant car, where a chorus of woe was going on.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie




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