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She seemed troubled about something.
These have been troubled times.
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Now, that philosophy has left the county with another blindspot in dealing with older children: some of the most troubled among them are left with no legal place to go.
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Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024
The Osprey has had a troubled recent history, including two fatal accidents last year: a crash in Australia which left three service members dead, and another in Japan which killed eight.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
The role allows Kev to go full Clint, conveying the inner conflict of a troubled man wishing to leave violence behind but skilled enough with a firearm to handle it when provoked.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2024
Red Lobster has been a familiar name in casual dining for decades, but this week the chain began closing dozens of its restaurants across the country, including one in San Diego, fueling speculation that the troubled company was headed for a sale or bankruptcy.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024
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Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024
The Osprey has had a troubled recent history, including two fatal accidents last year: a crash in Australia which left three service members dead, and another in Japan which killed eight.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
The role allows Kev to go full Clint, conveying the inner conflict of a troubled man wishing to leave violence behind but skilled enough with a firearm to handle it when provoked.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2024
Red Lobster has been a familiar name in casual dining for decades, but this week the chain began closing dozens of its restaurants across the country, including one in San Diego, fueling speculation that the troubled company was headed for a sale or bankruptcy.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024
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“Troubled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troubled. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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