turmoil

Example Sentences

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In 1971, the U.S.-backed Shah of Iran put troops on Abu Musa along with Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb during a period of turmoil sparked by British retreat from the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Europe’s physical supply of energy is still guaranteed, despite the turmoil in the Middle East, Von der Leyen said at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

At the time, the US was in turmoil.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Add those headlines to the turmoil wrought by the Iran war, and Meta shares are down 19% this year to $537.23.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The crowd was in a turmoil now, shouting, jeering, urging Janza on.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier