trouble spot

noun

: a place where violence or war often happens

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Despite Ford’s storied history in Highland Park, Area C remains a trouble spot. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026 The checkout lane, for example, is a common trouble spot because it’s deliberately stocked with candy, sugary drinks and impulse snacks that are engineered for quick dopamine hits rather than nourishment. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 30 Jan. 2026 Another trouble spot Thursday was a replay of one of the Hornets’ all-time greatest hits: a nagging injury to one of their stars. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025 Another trouble spot: The Fed remains concerned, Zandi said, that if the economy were to suffer a recession, the Fed would be blamed for any job losses and business closures. Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trouble spot

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“Trouble spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trouble%20spot. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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