trials and tribulations
plural noun
formal
: difficult experiences, problems, etc.
the trials and tribulations of starting a new business
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But, unlike the trials and tribulations of working in supersuits, dealing with the harness was one of the bonuses for Merced.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Hubble has been through many triumphs, trials and tribulations over its decades of service.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
In the few years that Megan Thee Stallion’s star has ascended, the Houston Hottie’s (whose real name is Megan Pete) has experienced a bevy of trials and tribulations.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 14 Apr. 2025
Hoppus’s new book is a funny, engaging and heartfelt reflection on everything from his childhood in the California desert and the rowdy early years of Blink-182, to the band’s trials and tribulations and eventually his battle with cancer.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Hubble has been through many triumphs, trials and tribulations over its decades of service.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
In the few years that Megan Thee Stallion’s star has ascended, the Houston Hottie’s (whose real name is Megan Pete) has experienced a bevy of trials and tribulations.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 14 Apr. 2025
Hoppus’s new book is a funny, engaging and heartfelt reflection on everything from his childhood in the California desert and the rowdy early years of Blink-182, to the band’s trials and tribulations and eventually his battle with cancer.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Trials and tribulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trials%20and%20tribulations. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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