trials and tribulations
plural noun
formal
: difficult experiences, problems, etc.
the trials and tribulations of starting a new business
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
The Atlanta native puts a soulful spin on her unique perspective on the trials and tribulations of romance.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 6 May 2025
Each of them shared their stories of founding and building their businesses, as well as the trials and tribulations of their respective paths.
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On April 22, Knowles released her memoir, Matriarch, detailing her upbringing, raising her daughters Beyoncé and Solange, and her trials and tribulations.
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
The Atlanta native puts a soulful spin on her unique perspective on the trials and tribulations of romance.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 6 May 2025
Each of them shared their stories of founding and building their businesses, as well as the trials and tribulations of their respective paths.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
On April 22, Knowles released her memoir, Matriarch, detailing her upbringing, raising her daughters Beyoncé and Solange, and her trials and tribulations.
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Trials and tribulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trials%20and%20tribulations. Accessed 26 May. 2025.
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