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turmoil

[tur-moil] / ˈtɜr mɔɪl /


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It would take more than Japanese government intervention to create the market turmoil seen then.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

That in part is because UK support for Ukraine - and Russian hostility towards the UK - has remained remarkably constant throughout Britain's recent political turmoil.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Even before the June 24 tragedy, Venezuela struggled with decades of economic turmoil that left infrastructure and health services depleted.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Succession struggles after Stalin and Mao fueled political turmoil.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

I was scared and worried about what turmoil the next day might bring.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah




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