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tumult

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


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It survived colonial rule, a bloodied partition, the tumult of independence and Delhi's transformation into a sprawling megacity.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Cuba has been suffering severe economic tumult led by an energy shortage that plunged 65 percent of the country into darkness on Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The tumult of 20th century Europe saw a new influx of Spaniard emigrants.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Income from production is meanwhile expected to rise significantly, TotalEnergies said, reflecting a surge in prices amid the Middle East’s tumult.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

A tumult of cheering filled the throne room, and cries of “Margaery, Margaery” erupted all around her.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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