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imbroglio

[im-brohl-yoh] / ɪmˈbroʊl joʊ /


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There may be a way out of the imbroglio in Iran.

From Slate Aug. 10, 2026

The Warner Bros.’ imbroglio has helped knock its forward price-to-earnings ratio from a high of more than 47 last summer to around 27 today.

From Barron's Jan. 26, 2026

The imbroglio comes as Kushner’s financial dealmaking has picked up, while he has simultaneously re-entered public life.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 15, 2025

On its face, the evolving imbroglio seemed like a decidedly simple issue to the temp, with an equally simple solution: by rights, the materials belonged to the surviving family members back in England.

From Salon Nov. 9, 2023

Just to get away from it all—the World Championship imbroglio and the constant stalking of him by reporters and photographers—Bobby took a two-month cruise by himself around the world.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The developments are the latest in unprecedented legal imbroglios surrounding the former premier, now the country’s top opposition leader.

From Seattle Times Jul. 24, 2023

The duo sometimes set up Skype meetings with their targets, one of them on camera and wearing a silicone mask of Le Drian in order to petition for help with political imbroglios.

From Salon Mar. 12, 2022

All we know is this: 2020 has a tough act to follow when it comes to rules imbroglios.

From Golf Digest Dec. 19, 2019

Mr. Neyfakh will contribute “Fiasco,” an investigative show that delves into governmental imbroglios.

From New York Times Mar. 4, 2019

“I believe there are other ways of settling such imbroglios 265 among gentlemen,” said Denis.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 4 (of 25) by Robert Louis Stevenson




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