How to Use trials and tribulations in a Sentence

trials and tribulations

plural noun
  • Jasper has had all sorts of trials and tribulations in his life.
    — Peter Larsen, Orange County Register, 30 Sep. 2024
  • These are the trials and tribulations of it, and that’s what the show is about.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2023
  • These past two and a half years have come with countless trials and tribulations.
    — Jayson Sawyer, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2022
  • But the road to success was paved with trials and tribulations.
    — Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Every dog owner knows the trials and tribulations of bath day.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
  • There are a lot more trials and tribulations on these sobering matters.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Like Green’s phone, Auburn has been through its share of trials and tribulations this year.
    — Tom Green | [email protected], al, 16 Mar. 2023
  • In his struggles from boyhood to manhood were my trials and tribulations, too.
    — David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
  • Hubble has been through many triumphs, trials and tribulations over its decades of service.
    — Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • There’s no shortage of stories and trials and tribulations.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
  • There was so much adversity and change, so many trials and tribulations.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 May 2025
  • An honest take on the trials and tribulations of middle childhood.
    — Karen Cicero, Good Housekeeping, 10 July 2023
  • In the midst of life's trials and tribulations, catharsis is getting bruised and boozed up in some of the best music venues in town.
    — Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024
  • The trials and tribulations of each are brought to life by 2D renderings.
    — Holly Jones, Variety, 13 June 2023
  • Kyle Richards is reflecting on the trials and tribulations she's endured over the past year.
    — Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
  • The novel follows the trials and tribulations of a young couple in love and a single mom starting over.
    — Mary Cadden, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2022
  • This trek, with all its trials and tribulations, is guided by Zina’s faith and resolve.
    — Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Shilpa takes us through all the trials and tribulations that went into creating this nostalgic recipe.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Dec. 2025
  • The album delves even deeper into the trials and tribulations that have come to define some of Mozzy’s best work.
    — Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 22 May 2025
  • Meanwhile, the rest of the Banks family is dealing with trials and tribulations of their own.
    — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
  • My definition of courage is becoming what you are meant to be despite the trials and tribulations that stand in your path.
    — USA Today, 19 Mar. 2023
  • Schmidt doesn't shy away from the trials and tribulations of being a funeral director.
    — Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
  • But also the archives made by the Earth herself, its past trials and tribulations frozen among its glaciers in the amber of time.
    — Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The producers make sure the family gets its share of wins in addition to trials and tribulations.
    — Jim Halterman, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Grab your popcorn for the show that continues to follow the trials and tribulations of the main characters.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • One is to gain their own experience, to gain experience through their own trials and tribulations.
    — Scott Powers, New York Times, 12 June 2026
  • Will Susan be able to overcome the trials and tribulations of her struggle against society?
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Through all the highs and lows of showbiz and the trials and tribulations that come with life, Gloria and Emilio's union has stood the test of time.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Each of them shared their stories of founding and building their businesses, as well as the trials and tribulations of their respective paths.
    — James Manso, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
  • The Atlanta native puts a soulful spin on her unique perspective on the trials and tribulations of romance.
    — Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 6 May 2025

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