turbulence
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In a post-Spirit world, long-distance couples are preparing for turbulence — at least for their wallets.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Consider the unprecedented heights to which Chesney took tiny James Madison, and think of the places he can go with a junior QB whose trajectory had him headed toward Heisman Trophy hopefuldom before turbulence hit.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The system used GPS-assisted synchronization, ultra-fast single photon detectors, and stabilization methods to counter atmospheric turbulence.
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026
And what a difference a new face in the technical area makes - especially amid the dysfunction and turbulence that characterises Chelsea.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
An engineer named Richard Whitcomb noticed that in the transonic speed range, the greatest turbulence occurred at the point where the wings of a model plane connected to its fuselage.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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