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tumult

[too-muhlt, tyoo-] / ˈtu məlt, ˈtyu- /


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Few are convinced the recent tumult is totally over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Cities like Dubai and Riyadh, which have long taken pride in their safety from the tumult of the region, have been drawn in, with the growing chaos sparing few countries in Iran's vicinity.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Volatility in the U.S. bond market is picking up this month, with some investors questioning whether Treasurys can broadly — and reliably — provide a safe haven in times of tumult.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

As scary as April’s Liberation Day stock swoon was, some Americans took advantage of the tumult to boost their gains in what turned out to eventually be a good year for the S&P 500.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Jethro felt as if he were bursting with the tumult inside him.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt




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