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turbulence

[tur-byuh-luhns] / ˈtɜr byə ləns /




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The rear seats fit close and hold tight, helping to keep passengers from moving about the cabin during turbulence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Economists expect more turbulence and friction in the global economy as these economic weapons proliferate, piling costs onto consumers and businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Dimon, the outspoken, longtime JPMorgan boss, has repeatedly warned investors of market and economic turbulence that hasn’t always come to pass.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Orbán was swept back into office in the turbulence of the global economic crisis in 2010 and has not lost since.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The world was full of infinite possibilities and nothing, not even the turbulence of the plane, could bring down the hope in Danny’s heart.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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