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turmoil

[tur-moil] / ˈtɜr mɔɪl /


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At least 10 high-ranking officials are leaving Fannie Mae, raising concerns about more turmoil at one of the firms that back major portions of the mortgage market, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Pakistan have long been known for their turmoil off the field and their current struggles were perhaps best summed up in the post-match news conference.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

In response to questions from The Times, Charter Chief Executive Chris Winfrey acknowledged the turmoil surrounding sports channels.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

One asset benefiting from the market turmoil is bitcoin, which was recently up almost 6% and briefly neared $80,000 early this morning.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Elizabeth Cuthrell recalls being fourteen years old, a high school sophomore, and in the grip of turmoil and unhappiness in her home life when she first encountered Volpe.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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