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tempestuous

[tem-pes-choo-uhs] / tɛmˈpɛs tʃu əs /


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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

If that pattern persists, the second year of his current term could be even more tempestuous than the first.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026

The fiddlers begin a swift, tempestuous tune, and Keenan takes my hip in one hand and my fingers in the other.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir


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