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crisis

[krahy-sis] / ˈkraɪ sɪs /


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“The Saudis and others knew that the crisis was on its way, so they started pumping more and putting more out into the market, and so it’s taken a while to work all that off.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Budanov's mission was to ease tensions and end the crisis, but it appears his trip failed as after his visit Nawrocki gathered the council of the Order to discuss this issue further.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The film moves beyond the climate crisis to the increase in climate refugees, which Fox underscores by starting with Americans, including victims of the Paradise blaze, before journeying around the globe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

And for the NCAA, the possibility of Sorsby evading consequences is an existential crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

This was Kennedy’s last shot to resolve the crisis without war.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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