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turmoil

[tur-moil] / ˈtɜr mɔɪl /


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Turmoil hasn’t stopped pilgrims from flowing into Saudi Arabia from every corner of the world, even as some had to rebook travel after flights were canceled.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Turmoil at 23andMe, and a lawsuit alleging that GEDmatch shares data with Facebook, highlights how far your genetic information could travel without your consent.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

Turmoil at The Post, though, has brought new scrutiny to Mr. Lewis’s early career, particularly at The Sunday Times.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2024

Turmoil and chaos continue in the city of Burien when it comes to deciding how to help unsheltered people.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

Turmoil and questions about John E Kennedy’s killer kept the nation in a state of unrest.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry




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