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 October skies bring many changes, challenges, trials and tribulations, creating disarray and messiness in our lives, however, one day, in particular, stands out the most. —

Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 The series is inspired by journalist Christian Wallace’s celebrated Boomtown podcast, which chronicled the trials and tribulations faced by everyday people living, working, and attempting to strike gold in the highest-yielding oil field within the United States, the Permian Basin. —

EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024 Jasper has had all sorts of trials and tribulations in his life. —

Peter Larsen, Orange County Register, 30 Sep. 2024 Before dishing the dirt, and talking about the trials and tribulations of John Travolta, Schrader went all metaphysical. —

Alan Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trials and tribulations

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