turbulence
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Known to posterity as “Stobaeus,” he lived in a time of turbulence, when “the Roman Empire was collapsing in the West but holding up better in the Greek-speaking East.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But I see it as something deeper: a manifestation of the deep turbulence at the heart of this place.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Airline executives descend on Rio this weekend to weigh the prospects for an industry grappling with geopolitical turbulence, soaring fuel costs and travellers wary of chasing sky-high ticket prices.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
The court was shown conditions on the weir on that day, with the prosecution explaining it showed "immense turbulence" of the water.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The core of the group coalescing around the US space effort shared an office with Katherine, ate sandwiches with her during lunch, and bonded with her over an enthusiasm for gust alleviation and wake turbulence.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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