tumultuous
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And it was even worse than at any point during the tumultuous period of 1980-82, when the U.S. suffered two recessions, 11% inflation and 18% mortgage rates.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Ethan Allen is shrinking at a tumultuous time for the home-furnishings sector.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Once more, we are at the tumultuous intersection of greed and hope.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
At that time he was unsure of what was coming next in a career that had reached an apparent crescendo with his tumultuous play-off win over Justin Rose at the 2025 Masters.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Never believe anybody who says you can trust him implicitly. tumultuous applause.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
Vocabulary lists containing tumultuous
The Great Gatsby
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List 7
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"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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