turbulent
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Hilton, an adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, was known for helping to shape Conservative Party strategy during a turbulent period in British politics which resulted in Brexit.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
He later became chief White House correspondent during Bill Clinton’s turbulent second term.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Alberto Fujimori led Peru through the turbulent 1990s, crushing Maoist Shining Path rebels and taming hyperinflation.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
It took more than that to shepherd Arsenal through its most turbulent spell in a generation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The water between him and the other side was very turbulent, but in the gleaming moonlight, the grove of birches, his destination, was visible.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
Vocabulary lists containing turbulent
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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