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turbulent

[tur-byuh-luhnt] / ˈtɜr bjə lənt /




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Back to Krinsky shortly, but first a note on just how turbulent the South Korean market has been.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 10, 2026

Amid a turbulent season for the Angels, right-hander José Soriano has been a bright spot and a steady presence in the starting rotation and in the clubhouse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026

The disclosure could complicate already turbulent negotiations over legislation that would establish rules regulating various cryptocurrencies, a priority for many crypto companies that have spent millions of dollars on lobbying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Director Craig Gillespie is no stranger to turbulent filmmaking, and his “Cruella” commendably made an underserved villain into a fully sketched character, without overrelying on callbacks.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

Another involved turning the tunnel’s Mach 2 winds on a series of sharp-nosed metal cones to discover the point at which the smooth air flowing over the cones became turbulent.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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