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crisis

[krahy-sis] / ˈkraɪ sɪs /


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Kids Stuff also works with referral organisations helping families in crisis, including women escaping domestic abuse and refugees.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Others, however, are starting to see better value in the metal, and forecast a second-half rally for gold if the current U.S.-Iran crisis can be resolved.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A largely unknown second act came as he served as lead independent director for JPMorgan Chase, a post in which he presided over investigations and advised Chief Executive Jamie Dimon through the financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s been 91 days since then, so this is the quickest entry into a bear market since the height of the financial crisis of 2008, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

He had been so wound up in trying to get home, he had not noticed the ebbing of the crisis until now.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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