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turbulence

[tur-byuh-luhns] / ˈtɜr byə ləns /




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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

After flying through heavy antiaircraft fire the crew experienced turbulence and loss of fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 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

Every spot of turbulence was scarier than a Greek monster.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan




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