trials and tribulations

plural noun

formal

: difficult experiences, problems, etc.

the trials and tribulations of starting a new business

Examples of trials and tribulations in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Herrera’s book justifiably treated the paintings as essentially autobiographical, recording a life of trials and tribulations. — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Ricky Gervais touched down at the Annecy International Animation Festival on Thursday for a sneak peek presentation of his Netflix adult animation Alley Cats, following the trials and tribulations of a group of British cats from all walks of society. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 June 2026

Rhymes for trials and tribulations

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