turbulent
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Dyche fared little better, although he at least guided Forest out of the Europa League group phase, but the turbulent nature of the season means Pereira must now balance domestic and European goals into May.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Some saw the gains as a sign that investors are now parsing corporate earnings—even as the Strait of Hormuz situation turns more turbulent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Radio observations show the galaxy caught in a turbulent struggle.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
Even as far back as the autumn, there was a belief internally there would be choppy waters to navigate following a turbulent summer.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
For a second the idea glittered before Sefia like one of her Visions: the Five Islands working together in concert, all the warring kingdoms united, their turbulent histories smoothed over in a single decisive victory.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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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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This Week in Words: October 13 – 20, 2018
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