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crisis

[krahy-sis] / ˈkraɪ sɪs /


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Gannon blamed the situation on the cost of living crisis, which he said was "pricing out" those in their 20s from enjoying themselves.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Rising energy and fertiliser costs are hitting smallholder farmers and driving up prices of agricultural commodities, fueling fears of a global food crisis, the head of the UN agriculture development fund told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

If America’s Western states can survive this crisis, the future isn’t as dry as it looks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Primary dealers were left with just 2.5%, their smallest share since the financial crisis.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Rudolf Anderson was the first person to die in the Cuban missile crisis.

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

Reza Baqir of Alvarez & Marsal's Sovereign Advisory Services said he has experience with the difficult trade-offs policymakers in low-income countries face in such crises.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

China's economy likely grew at a slower pace than the government's target in the third quarter, an AFP survey of analysts shows, as energy, geopolitical and debt crises stoke fears of a global downturn.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

It’s been a recurring theme for the Atlanta progressive-metal band, who have faced terrible losses for much of their time together, including multiple deaths and other crises.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

It has also created one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, with millions of people needing medical help.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Rosewater was twice as smart as Billy, but he and Billy were dealing with similar crises in similar ways.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut


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