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tumultuous

[too-muhl-choo-uhs, tyoo-] / tuˈmʌl tʃu əs, tyu- /


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Ned Davis Research’s Joe Kalish is interested in pivoting to Treasuries, even as the debt market wraps up a tumultuous week.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Since Season 2 of “Summer House,” Batula and Cooke have captivated audiences with their tumultuous relationship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The tumultuous tariff landscape of the past year hasn’t helped.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

If confirmed, Mullin will take the reins from Kristi Noem—the former South Dakota governor whose tumultuous tenure atop the agency included two high-profile killings of U.S. citizens and a brash, TV-ready public approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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