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turbulence

[tur-byuh-luhns] / ˈtɜr byə ləns /




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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

European aviation giant Airbus has asked its teams to cut "non-essential expenses" by 10 percent due to turbulence following the Middle East war, according to a document seen by AFP.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The travel site Going’s “Cheapest Cities” report identified cities in the U.S. and abroad where affordable flights have been consistent despite broader turbulence in the industry.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

I woke up to turbulence and became the steady pilot.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

He lumbered upstairs, each heavy step creating turbulence in my head, and went into Jajas room.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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