- plural of crisis.
crises
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Leonard says different "tribes" have emerged out of these crises.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
“Financial crises, by their nature, are virtually impossible to predict,” Duffie said, asked whether he shared concerns of a potential AI bubble.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
Spanning about 1,900 miles and sustaining farms, towns and wildlife, the Rio Grande is the lifeblood of much of the Southwest—and it is running dry, in one of America’s most severe water crises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Divorce, illness, economic crises, interest-rate hikes, rising house prices, job loss, educational opportunities and upbringing can all play a role.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
Several crises in the recent past had been resolved peacefully by diplomacy.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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