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[tur-moil] / ˈtɜr mɔɪl /


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CEO Philipp Navratil’s challenge is to revive sales, trim fat from a business that has strayed beyond its core brands, and bring stability after years of turmoil.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In telling the little-known story of the Harlem Cultural Festival held in 1969, “Summer of Soul” presents it as a revolutionary act of Black joy, standing in contrast to the political turmoil.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Fuel shortages and economic turmoil are scaring away foreign visitors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban said last month he had sold most of his bitcoin after concluding it had failed to act as a hedge against dollar weakness and geopolitical turmoil.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

When I last spoke to a certain teammate, his life had been thrown into turmoil.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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