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tumult

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


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In an address to fellow Mexican diplomats, the newly minted foreign minister alluded to the atmosphere of global tumult, without naming those responsible.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Few are convinced the recent tumult is totally over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

U.S. stocks have staged a big rebound over the past two weeks following what was, by some measures, the worst stretch for the market since last April’s tariff tumult.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 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

As I stared at the tumult from a mile away, for the first time since leaving Colorado, I was truly afraid.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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