Sentence examples for a troubled patch from inspiring English sources

Sophina and Wanda, two strong adult women in his life, along with Grant's healing love for Tatiana, seem to be anchor cables that will keep Oscar, clearly going through a troubled patch with recent time in one of California's overcrowded and unhealthy prisons and losing his job, on positive path.

There will be much jockeying for the other slots.It is a decade since China experienced a leadership changeover on this scale and the first time since the late 1980s that the advent of a new generation of leaders has coincided with such a troubled patch for the economy.

The American relationship with China is going through a troubled patch because of the huge trade deficit and the long-term outcome is uncertain.

The flag-raising episode has illustrated once again the murkiness of terrorist labels in this troubled patch of southern Arabia, where the government has used former jihadists — including Mr. Fadhli — to fight its internal enemies and negotiate with militants.

In almost every case, her quarry is the private moral struggle, the moment of brave protest or the self-delusion that patches over a troubled conscience.

Troubled individuals or a troubled society?

It was a troubled sanctuary.

Michael was a troubled boy.

He has a troubled past.

Megan had a troubled upbringing.

Both involved a troubled marriage.