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tumultuous

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


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Can Derek McInnes' side hold them off in the final days of a tumultuous campaign?

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“During that tumultuous period, we continued purchases in order to avoid a sharp, unwelcome tightening of financial conditions at a time when the economy still appeared to be highly vulnerable,” Powell said.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

Africa’s tumultuous Sahel region accounted for more than half of last year’s worldwide terrorism-related deaths, and there’s more trouble ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Over that tumultuous period, Powell, who is also called "Jay," managed to forge consensus among the diverse members of the Fed's rate-setting committee.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The teams walked onto the field to tumultuous applause.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling




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