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crisis

[krahy-sis] / ˈkraɪ sɪs /


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And I came to this realization, which is, Shah Latif, my character, is having an identity crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The crisis we face is not a lack of information; it is a profound detachment from reality.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Bristol families are increasingly turning to second-hand children's clothing as the cost of living crisis puts growing pressure on budgets, with one shop seeing demand surge.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The 30-year Treasury bond, currently yielding 5.014%, last month hit its highest yield since the global financial crisis some 20 years ago.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Nor can you tell him that you asked him to lunch because you thought you could trace the biggest financial crisis in the history of the world back to a decision he had made.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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