tumultuous
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Mattingly came on board during a tumultuous time in the franchise’s history as the Dodgers filed for bankruptcy protection in June 2011 in a bid by McCourt to preserve his ownership.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
In 1976, having come through the tumultuous period of the Vietnam War, Watergate and massive social change, the country seemed to be in the mood to pretend they had all never happened.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
The Goldman client note emphasizes that despite the last five tumultuous trading sessions, performance across the systematic space is still positive for 2026 to the tune of 11.3%.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Vaughan, who captained England in 51 Tests including the historic 2005 Ashes series, said he hoped the recent tumultuous fortnight was not the main reason for Stokes' decision.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
He watched Leon storming away, pushing his way through the tumultuous corridor, disappearing into the swarming stream of boys.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
Vocabulary lists containing tumultuous
The Great Gatsby
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"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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