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[roil] / rɔɪl /




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Now, however, the counterterrorism director’s role is coming back to light as hostilities roil the Middle East and heighten the risk of attacks in the United States or against American interests or allies overseas.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Besides stealing potential Wall Street customers, bucket shops could roil the capital markets.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Eurozone finance ministers raised expectations for inflation and lowered them for growth this year as the Iran war continues to roil energy markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

European natural-gas prices extended gains with the benchmark Dutch TTF contract climbing 19% as the war in the Middle East continued to roil energy markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

It only blew more clouds of fog to roil and billow over the Putnam.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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