turbulence
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I revisit what I tried telling myself yesterday about the flight’s turbulence, how it results from cold and warm air making contact.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
Those bouts of turbulence proved to be short-lived, and traders started rushing into markets in a wager that the war wouldn’t persist for long.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
In a post-Spirit world, long-distance couples are preparing for turbulence — at least for their wallets.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
The decision, in the midst of the biggest oil shock since the 1970s, is likely to weaken OPEC, dominated by the UAE's neighbour and rival Saudi Arabia, indicating further turbulence for markets, analysts said.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
It was difficult to see because the roiling surface had yet to recover its tranquillity, and the turbulence was driven by the lingering spirit of her fury.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Vocabulary lists containing turbulence
The Great Gatsby
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