trials and tribulations

plural noun

formal
: difficult experiences, problems, etc.
the trials and tribulations of starting a new business

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In fact, Perez has never shied from self-reflection, speaking openly about his weight struggles and parenting challenges, sharing his hair-loss journey, and the trials and tribulations of several cross-country moves. — Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026 Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s groundbreaking rock opera about the trials and tribulations of Jesus and Judas has never gone out of style. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 And just being able to lean on T-Mo, Ickey, Rasheed, all the guys who’ve done it and been through the trials and tribulations. — Alex Zietlow july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 There’s still training camp, preseason and an 82-game season that will come with inevitable trials and tribulations. — Law Murray, New York Times, 14 July 2026 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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