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  • noun Plural form of troublemaker.

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Examples

  • Many residents who spoke to the AP blamed what they called troublemakers who took advantage of the protests to loot and set state buildings on fire.

    At defiant march, Syrians shout 'No more fear!' 2011

  • Many residents who spoke to the AP blamed what they called troublemakers who took advantage of the protests to loot and set state buildings on fire.

    The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed 2011

  • In Beijing, officials said they are willing to respond to reasonable demands from protesters, but also declared they will crack down hard against those they called troublemakers.

    China Determined to Suppress Inner Mongolia Protesters 2011

  • I do know who the main troublemakers are and we continue to deal with them case by case.

    Bigmouth Strikes Again « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2006

  • A US Senator that routinely seeks to pay hush money to quiet critics and potential troublemakers is not only news it is highly relevant and of legitimate public interest.

    Sound Politics: Cantwell advisor: political contributions are a "necessary business expense" 2006

  • Given how difficult it seems to be in Iraq to sort out the troublemakers from the innocent bystanders, did the Marines have trouble determining which attitude they should take toward the Iraqis they encountered?

    In the Line of Fire 2004

  • Given how difficult it seems to be in Iraq to sort out the troublemakers from the innocent bystanders, did the Marines have trouble determining which attitude they should take toward the Iraqis they encountered?

    In the Line of Fire 2004

  • Given how difficult it seems to be in Iraq to sort out the troublemakers from the innocent bystanders, did the Marines have trouble determining which attitude they should take toward the Iraqis they encountered?

    In the Line of Fire 2004

  • If "misplaced" voter cards for "troublemakers" is clean politics, then Mexican politics are clean.

    I don't mind you disagreeing, as long as you keep tuning in 2000

  • Many fear they will become known as troublemakers in their chosen field, endangering their chances with a potential future employer.

    NYT > Home Page By STEVEN GREENHOUSE 2010

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