tumult

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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

Treasury market for safety during this latest round of tariff tumult, which appears to be keeping a floor under the stock market.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

This year also has been a gift to tax-loss harvesters given the AI-inspired tumult under the market’s calm surface.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Even so, petroleum was still a lifeline for a nation mired in more than a decade of economic, political and social tumult marked by mass emigration, hyperinflation and a near-ubiquitous sense of despair.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

The tumult of Elizabeth’s mind was allayed by this conversation.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen