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turbulence

[tur-byuh-luhns] / ˈtɜr byə ləns /




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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

Thelo Aasgaard hitting the Hearts crossbar with a dozen minutes left to play was another reminder of the turbulence of these games.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Consider the unprecedented heights to which Chesney took tiny James Madison, and think of the places he can go with a junior QB whose trajectory had him headed toward Heisman Trophy hopefuldom before turbulence hit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The system used GPS-assisted synchronization, ultra-fast single photon detectors, and stabilization methods to counter atmospheric turbulence.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

Others sensed turbulence approaching and took detours around destructive winds.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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