stormy weather

noun

: things that are difficult to deal with : problems
They have had their fair share of stormy weather in their marriage.

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Rainy conditions didn’t help matters, and more stormy weather is forecast again for the second night of the fest. — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026 Another factor in recent storms was a counterclockwise atmospheric spin over Central America - called a gyre - that spits out seeds of stormy weather that can form into hurricanes. — CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Fans who braved the stormy weather caused by Hurricane Isaias rained down boos as Atlanta United picked up another loss, this time to FC Cincinnati 3-1 on Saturday night. — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 11 Oct. 2026 When stormy weather hits or your dryer isn’t working, air drying your clothes indoors can be a practical alternative. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stormy weather

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“Stormy weather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stormy%20weather. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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