trouble spot

noun

: a place where violence or war often happens

Examples of trouble spot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But Chavez noted the state’s Central Coast could also be a trouble spot due to its immense fuels that have yet to burn. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2024 Pressing a warm, damp washcloth or towel onto your trouble spot can be a great way to bring down the swelling. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Sep. 2024 Israel's West Bank operations Tension and violence in the West Bank, long a trouble spot, have spiked since the start of the war in Gaza. Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024 The big trouble spot centered on how much people spend for rent and housing. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024 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 Oct. 2024.

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