trials and tribulations
plural noun
formal
: difficult experiences, problems, etc.
the trials and tribulations of starting a new business
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While Jimmy, Paul, and Gabby tend to overthink their trials and tribulations with the comical self-awareness of therapists, Brian is more focused on juggling his career and his husband Charlie's (Devin Kawaoka) passions to be a father.
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Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 5 June 2025
Prosecutors have tried to hone in on the criminality of what transpired between Combs and Ventura rather than the trials and tribulations of their relationship, said Sarah Krissoff, a former assistant US attorney for the Southern District of New York.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
The album delves even deeper into the trials and tribulations that have come to define some of Mozzy’s best work.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 22 May 2025
Grab your popcorn for the show that continues to follow the trials and tribulations of the main characters.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 5 June 2025
Prosecutors have tried to hone in on the criminality of what transpired between Combs and Ventura rather than the trials and tribulations of their relationship, said Sarah Krissoff, a former assistant US attorney for the Southern District of New York.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
The album delves even deeper into the trials and tribulations that have come to define some of Mozzy’s best work.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 22 May 2025
Grab your popcorn for the show that continues to follow the trials and tribulations of the main characters.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for trials and tribulations
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“Trials and tribulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trials%20and%20tribulations. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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