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crisis

[krahy-sis] / ˈkraɪ sɪs /


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It’s the difference between acting on a small problem before it becomes an uncontrollable crisis.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Ballot measures aim to fix the housing crisis in various ways, from making it easier to build new homes, to cutting property taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

For more than four decades, the 1736 Family Crisis Center has offered care for victims of domestic violence, running shelters and crisis hotlines in L.A. and Orange counties on what today is a $15-million budget.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

About 650 more offenders will leave jails in England and Wales early on Tuesday in the second phase of the government's plan to tackle the prison population crisis.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

That crisis began with Columbus’s landfall in 1492.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

It’s been a recurring theme for the Atlanta progressive-metal band, who have faced terrible losses for much of their time together, including multiple deaths and other crises.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

It has also created one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, with millions of people needing medical help.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

In a world ravaged by conflicts and crises, 287 individuals and organisations have been nominated for the ultimate diplomatic and humanitarian accolade this year.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Investors often describe bond markets as enforcers of financial discipline, citing countries like Greece that transformed their finances after painful debt crises.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

For once, the cabinet meeting was free of crises, battle news, and problems requiring the president’s immediate attention.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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