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

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

After the trials and tribulations of New York, SailGP CEO Russell Coutts will be keen to see the fleet emerge unscathed from Halifax. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 19 June 2026

Instead of facing the battle alone and fearful, Main and Letterman were able to go through it together and help each other through the trials and tribulations. — Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 17 June 2026

Rhymes for trials and tribulations

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