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It’s the suddenness of recent increases that has caused a ruction in the Steady Eddie bond market.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2022

This has caused ruction and even distress within the BBC, with many staff leaving or having to re-apply for jobs.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2021

With Hollywood in a continual state of technological, corporate and cultural ruction, will there still be enough room to bring the crazy?

From Washington Post • Jul. 25, 2019

In 1919 he went on a special mission to Russia, causing a diplomatic ruction of international proportions when, upon his return, he divulged various Allied attitudes toward the Soviet regime.

From Time Magazine Archive

“It’s a fight, and a lively one at that,” admitted the pilot, “but I reckon you’re away off when you figure it’s a ruction between those on the schooner and the boys of that speedboat.”

From Eagles of the Sky With Jack Ralston Along the Air Lanes by Newcomb, Ambrose