turmoil
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But that has been throttled since the war as Iran largely closed the strait, throwing global markets into turmoil and driving up oil prices.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
"People are feeling fragile. Times are tough. The world is a place in turmoil and I think what people want is a first minister who will bring people together," he told me.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Brookfield’s focus on real assets and infrastructure, with limited software exposure, insulates it from market turmoil.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
The financial turmoil marks a stunning turnaround for the once high-flying digital-media upstart.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
Matthias sat with his back against the Abbey wall, his mind in a turmoil.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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Franklin Roosevelt, "Four Freedoms" (1941)
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