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turbulence

[tur-byuh-luhns] / ˈtɜr byə ləns /




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One of Tesla's most hyped products, the stainless-steel Cybertruck, has proven to be a commercial disappointment and the broader company has also hit turbulence.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The fate of a specific cluster of rare-disease companies remains uncertain, as they had the misfortune to seek drug approvals during the past year’s turbulence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Sharp moves higher for the VIX can signal that investors expect turbulence in stocks over the next 30 days.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

I woke up to turbulence and became the steady pilot.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

An engineer named Richard Whitcomb noticed that in the transonic speed range, the greatest turbulence occurred at the point where the wings of a model plane connected to its fuselage.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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