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turbulent

[tur-byuh-luhnt] / ˈtɜr byə lənt /




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The show’s 10th season, which is currently airing, documented their increasingly turbulent partnership.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The 70-year-old US-born pope has so far shown diplomatic caution and has not directly condemned his home country's role in the turbulent Middle East region.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

U.S. special operations forces have devised plans for seizing the nuclear weapons, facilities, and materials of many hostile or turbulent countries.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Sales at U.S. retailers bounced back in February after a brief weak spell, suggesting the economy is still expanding at a decent pace despite a turbulent start to the new year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

His expression was at once casual and turbulent; his eyes were distant and his mouth was steady, but his nostrils flared slightly with his breathing.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt