stormy weather
noun
: things that are difficult to deal with : problems
They have had their fair share of stormy weather in their marriage.
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That is traditionally a sign of investors seeking a safe haven in stormy weather.
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Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Most of the calls are for snowblower repairs, as machines that have been sitting idle are now being put back into service ahead of the stormy weather.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Like in 2006, when stormy weather last hit the Rose Parade, some floats failed mid-route, McCormick said.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Visibility improved after the Christmas storm, but incoming stormy weather this week may once again affect search operations.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
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Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Most of the calls are for snowblower repairs, as machines that have been sitting idle are now being put back into service ahead of the stormy weather.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Like in 2006, when stormy weather last hit the Rose Parade, some floats failed mid-route, McCormick said.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Visibility improved after the Christmas storm, but incoming stormy weather this week may once again affect search operations.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Stormy weather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stormy%20weather. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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