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crisis

[krahy-sis] / ˈkraɪ sɪs /


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And I came to this realization, which is, Shah Latif, my character, is having an identity crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The crisis we face is not a lack of information; it is a profound detachment from reality.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Kids Stuff also works with referral organisations helping families in crisis, including women escaping domestic abuse and refugees.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The 30-year Treasury bond, currently yielding 5.014%, last month hit its highest yield since the global financial crisis some 20 years ago.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The important thing, with the big Paris summit coming up, was to prevent a crisis with the Soviet Union.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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