spell trouble

phrase

: to cause problems
This decision could spell trouble for all of us.

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But some political insiders previously told the Observer her district’s demographics combined with statewide and national headwinds for Republicans could spell trouble in her race against McCool. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026 If Utah can shut down Kalshi, that could spell trouble for Kalshi’s chief prediction-market rival, Polymarket, and for sports betting sites like DraftKings and FanDuel. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026 But even a small dip in its support — and that of other traditional strongholds — could spell trouble for him. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 However, anything with the potential to cause trauma to the skin—like a potent acid or strong surfactant—could spell trouble. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spell trouble

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“Spell trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spell%20trouble. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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