tumultuous
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After a tumultuous week, CBS News took a major step in stopping the bleeding at “60 Minutes.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
And it was even worse than at any point during the tumultuous period of 1980-82, when the U.S. suffered two recessions, 11% inflation and 18% mortgage rates.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Ethan Allen is shrinking at a tumultuous time for the home-furnishings sector.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Once more, we are at the tumultuous intersection of greed and hope.
From Barron's • May 13, 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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List 7
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"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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