tumultuous
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But over the past week, they’ve had a common narrative: They’ve named new CEOs who will lead their efforts to navigate a more tumultuous and uncertain world.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
In the latest defection, Kannon Shanmugam is leaving Paul Weiss amid a tumultuous time for the firm and decamping to Davis Polk, where he is launching a Supreme Court and appellate practice group.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Gorka has emerged as one of the last men standing after a tumultuous stretch for U.S. counterterrorism leadership.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
CinemaCon also launched the first trailer for a film about the tumultuous making of 1976 boxing classic Rocky.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Beyond the city it reappeared and continued its tumultuous journey eastward and away.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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The Great Gatsby
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"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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