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[tur-moil] / ˈtɜr mɔɪl /


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They might hear a lot about the market trends with small-cap versus large-cap stocks, turmoil in the oil markets and inflation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Following the prime minister's resignation, ap Iorwerth said he was "disappointed" that the Welsh government's ability to engage with the prime minister had been "hampered by the turmoil in Westminster".

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

After Greenspan’s retirement, his performance was reassessed more harshly in light of the turmoil that began to emerge the following year in financial and real estate markets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Air-travel turmoil, costlier airfares and rising gas prices this year have more Americans hopping the bus to travel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

All is terror and turmoil, a moan and a sighing.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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