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crisis

[krahy-sis] / ˈkraɪ sɪs /


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Over the last few years, the job market has weathered the most aggressive rate-hiking cycle in decades, a regional banking crisis and a tariff shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

To say global heating is bad right now is really downplaying the crisis.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

In an interview Friday, co-portfolio manager Robert J. Thummel acknowledged the fund’s missteps, but said it was much better set up to weather a crisis today.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"In terms of raw affordability, £4 on your commute a day is not bad - especially in the cost of living crisis."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Barnes visited the White House twice a day during the crisis.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow