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turbulence

noun as in agitation

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Airline stocks have overcome severe turbulence in 2025 to fly into positive territory.

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It is a chance for him to set out his spiritual and geopolitical vision after six months as pontiff, notable for its relative quiet after years of turbulence in the Catholic Church.

"The turbulence has created a challenging environment for producers that rely on various rare earth metals, as near-term supply is uncertain."

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The turbulence that hit stocks tied to artificial intelligence last week highlights a broader risk to the economy.

European stocks are flying high despite all this, benefiting from investors looking to pivot away from the U.S. to shield their portfolios from tariff turbulence.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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