turbulent
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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
Bushehr nuclear power plant, Iran's only operational civilian nuclear facility, was built by Russia and officially handed over in September 2013, after decades of twists, turns and delays linked to Iran's turbulent history.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
He coasted on downwinds, rode like a water skier on turbulent winds, and soared on light breezes.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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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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