tumult
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The tumult of 20th century Europe saw a new influx of Spaniard emigrants.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
In an address to fellow Mexican diplomats, the newly minted foreign minister alluded to the atmosphere of global tumult, without naming those responsible.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Cities like Dubai and Riyadh, which have long taken pride in their safety from the tumult of the region, have been drawn in, with the growing chaos sparing few countries in Iran's vicinity.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
Volatility in the U.S. bond market is picking up this month, with some investors questioning whether Treasurys can broadly — and reliably — provide a safe haven in times of tumult.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026
When Aureliano Serrador and Aureliano Arcaya, the two who arrived during the tumult, expressed a wish to stay in Macondo, their father tried to dissuade them.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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