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crisis

[krahy-sis] / ˈkraɪ sɪs /


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Or one of your children has a financial crisis?

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

While at Merrill during the financial crisis, a few clients filed complaints with regulators about Scott’s investment recommendations, which he has denied and tried unsuccessfully to get expunged.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Traders were keeping eyes on developments in the crisis after US and Iranian leaders had indicated progress earlier in the week.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

The crisis erupted after Ueno Bank entered an insolvency process, which froze all operations.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

One crisis averted, another incoming, because Dad’s wild want to be happy smile was back.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

Members of poly households who end up hiring lawyers are often looking to protect jointly held assets and ensure they can care for one another in health crises.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Amid the housing crises, the money crises and the crises of confidence, it’s all about the fabled human connection.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

For Team Sánchez it is the latest in a spiral of crises.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Lagarde had led the bank "with great aplomb during challenging times" and French President Emmanuel Macron thanked Lagarde on X for her service "during a period marked by numerous crises".

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

Of course, since I am a Jew profoundly rooted in my people’s memory and tradition, my first response is to Jewish fears, Jewish needs, Jewish crises.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel


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