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turbulence

[tur-byuh-luhns] / ˈtɜr bjə ləns /




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Their subtle structures are difficult to measure, especially with telescopes on the ground, where turbulence in Earth's atmosphere can blur fine details.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

“Spot VIX sitting around 17.5 doesn’t seem particularly high given the level of market turbulence, which means options protection isn’t crazy expensive right now,” he added.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

Pilots navigating the island also face heavy turbulence, low-lying sea fog, sudden microclimates and strong updrafts and downdrafts that can push a small aircraft off course.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

It faced turbulence prior to launching when abuse survivors called on former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips to quit.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

“Anything that creates turbulence creates the opportunity for people to get rich,” said Christopher S. Jencks, a professor of social policy at Harvard.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

“The current turbulences and twists and turns are the ones that we do not wish to see,” Li said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025

"But now we see little turbulences - meaning, an improvement - compared to what we saw in the first few months," he said.

From Reuters ● Aug. 10, 2023

Companies with operations outside the United States also face headwinds from a stronger dollar in the wake of steep interest rate hikes and geopolitical turbulences.

From Reuters ● Nov. 4, 2022

There were even more serious turbulences in Bulgaria.

From Time Magazine Archive

Air rushed past him—a smooth, whispering flow, pierced by his beak, streaming invisibly past his sharp eyes, moving along his body in tiny turbulences that moved his feathers against his skin.

From Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley


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