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turbulent

[tur-byuh-luhnt] / ˈtɜr bjə lənt /




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"This water that's going to come up, it's going to be turbulent," Ojha said.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

France's major fire remained unchecked and volatile -- driven by gusts that in some cases were generated by the turbulent blazes themselves.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

By contrast, at this stage of a particularly turbulent window a year ago, the club had brought in only Anthony Elanga.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

As such, transatlantic counterterrorism cooperation could be in for turbulent times.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

Ilya’s light shone out through the turbulent water around them, and Anya searched for the end of the tunnel.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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