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Navigating troubled waters The complex military situation and economic disruption are only part of the story of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Elizabeth Mendenhall, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
No minefields had been laid, no naval engagement had taken place—just a threat, and the insurance market did the rest by withdrawing coverage of shipping in the troubled waters.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
Use your friendly charm to smooth over troubled waters today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2026
But when scandal circles on the eve of the Mrs. First Lady USA pageant, Mrs. Freeman finds herself in troubled waters.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
As the brand traverses troubled waters now, IKEA’s ownership organization is once again providing it an edge.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 5 Jan. 2026
But, Joanne and Noah aren't the only ones having relationship issues, as their respective siblings, Morgan and Sasha, are also facing troubled waters in their own relationships.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Argentinians are still looking to shore up their assets out of the country as their nation’s economy navigates troubled waters.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
But occasionally, an individual surfaces who is able to navigate these troubled waters and seemingly coasts through the bad weather.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Elizabeth Mendenhall, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
No minefields had been laid, no naval engagement had taken place—just a threat, and the insurance market did the rest by withdrawing coverage of shipping in the troubled waters.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
Use your friendly charm to smooth over troubled waters today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2026
But when scandal circles on the eve of the Mrs. First Lady USA pageant, Mrs. Freeman finds herself in troubled waters.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
As the brand traverses troubled waters now, IKEA’s ownership organization is once again providing it an edge.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 5 Jan. 2026
But, Joanne and Noah aren't the only ones having relationship issues, as their respective siblings, Morgan and Sasha, are also facing troubled waters in their own relationships.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Argentinians are still looking to shore up their assets out of the country as their nation’s economy navigates troubled waters.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
But occasionally, an individual surfaces who is able to navigate these troubled waters and seemingly coasts through the bad weather.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Troubled waters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troubled%20waters. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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