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September 30, 2024

Word of the Day: Tribulation

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Word of the Day
: September 30, 2024

\trib-yuh-LAY-shun\ noun

What It Means

Tribulation, which is often used in the phrase "trials and tribulations," refers to an experience that causes suffering. It can also mean "unhappiness, pain, or suffering."

// The new graduate knew that the journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur would come with some trials and tribulations.

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