turbulent
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The Knicks have drawn on their turbulent history to project an image of resilience -- similar to how New Yorkers like to see themselves.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
“Everyone’s trying to hang on to what’s comfortable, and I get it because we live in very turbulent, uncomfortable times,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Hilton, as an adviser to former UK PM Cameron, was known for helping to shape Conservative Party strategy during a turbulent period in British politics that resulted in Brexit.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The researchers found that when those forces are aligned in specific ways, they can alter how energy moves through a turbulent system.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
So what could he do but gape as she ducked into that turbulent pool in front of the iced-over river?
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
Vocabulary lists containing turbulent
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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