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crisis

[krahy-sis] / ˈkraɪ sɪs /


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"The cost of living crisis is paramount," Slaughter said, which he said "all starts with housing".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

For Valatsas, the economy is “barely noticing” an oil crisis is taking place.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

In March, the government rolled out fuel rationing, encouraging citizens to walk amid a growing transportation crisis, and later put nonessential state workers on leave to keep them at home.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Wunsch, who is a member of the ECB’s governing council, said officials can’t affect the direct impact of the crisis on energy prices, but can limit the effect on prices of other goods and services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

She was a loyal friend, calm in a crisis, resourceful in a pinch, and optimistic to a fault.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood