woes

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This has been exacerbated by the woes in the commercial property market, which was hit by the shift to working from home since lockdowns were introduced, and rising interest rates.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Perhaps the scoring woes are over with Plum back in the lineup, but the Sparks still seem a long way off from finding their footing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The business woes persist “on so many different fronts it’s hard to even list,” said an April editorial in the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Asked by AFP about Russia's economic woes, the Russian leader on Thursday channelled Mark Twain.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

News of this came north to Gont, but the Lords of Gont were busy with their piracy and paid small heed to the woes of other lands.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin