trouble spot

noun

: a place where violence or war often happens

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The Navy has 32 of these ships, 14 of them stationed at Naval Base San Diego — identified as a trouble spot by the GAO. Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024 Egg prices have been a trouble spot for food prices while other costs at the grocery store have moderated as inflation as a whole has nearly returned to normal levels of 2% year-over-year. Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024 But Chavez noted the state’s Central Coast could also be a trouble spot due to its immense fuels that have yet to burn. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2024 Pressing a warm, damp washcloth or towel onto your trouble spot can be a great way to bring down the swelling. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trouble spot 

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“Trouble spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trouble%20spot. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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