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crisis

[krahy-sis] / ˈkraɪ sɪs /


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Their relationship had been fractured for years, and Monk was in no mood to get involved in the latest crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

In his shop in Bur Dubai, Asaadi is convinced that trade will survive the current crisis.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

So after the lettuce war room came the other half of crisis management: talking to people.

From Salon Sep. 13, 2026

The co-creator of Drag Race has said there is a "crisis of representation" on TV, following the BBC's decision to axe the UK edition of the show.

From BBC Sep. 12, 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

In those famous cases that led to crises, the Fed was flipping the narrative; in this case, it is simply trying to find a level of rates that would put some downward pressure on inflation.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

For decades, treatment focused on controlling painful crises, preventing infections and using blood transfusions to reduce complications such as stroke.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Australia has recently introduced early warning systems for marine crises - this gives time for financial relief for fisheries to be established, relocation of crucial species and increased coral monitoring.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

The program trains students from a range of disciplines to develop strategies for addressing resource scarcity, climate change, and extreme weather events, as well as food, water, and energy crises.

From Science Daily Aug. 30, 2026

Unable to consult with his wife, Minnie, who had a better head for these kinds of crises, he nervously went to the courthouse.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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