tempestuous
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Uganda's tempestuous army chief has once again vowed to run for president and succeed his long-ruling father, but palace intrigues are swirling as he faces a challenge from a brother-in-law.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
A tempestuous streak on the court has, however, served as a reminder of her tender age.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
That’s a generous reading of the bilateral zeitgeist at a tempestuous moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
Sellers and Ms. Ekland are not the only tempestuous couple featured.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
It is yet another tempestuous night at the Yellow House.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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