tumultuous
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A tumultuous year marred by wildfires, tariffs, immigration raids, increasing rent and labor costs saw some of the city’s most famous restaurants closing, from Michelin-starred fine dining to cozy mom-and-pop spots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
U.S. stocks were close to flat, with markets stabilizing after a tumultuous week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Even amid a tumultuous couple of weeks for tech stocks, SpaceX has taken a particular hit.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The finished product was more like a compilation of shot-for-shot music video and live performance recreations, stitched together with vignettes depicting a tepid version of Jackson’s real, tumultuous life.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
They walked out onto the field to tumultuous applause.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
Vocabulary lists containing tumultuous
The Great Gatsby
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List 7
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"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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