turmoil
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Saudi Arabia launched its second national carrier Riyadh Air after more than a year of delays on Wednesday, defying the economic turmoil triggered by the Middle East war and strong competition from established Gulf airlines.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
But Stephania lived in turmoil, because she was a feminist at heart.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
Trafigura said the Middle East conflict has thrown global commodity markets into turmoil, warning that markets are at an “inflection point” that could see prices move higher as supply tightens further.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban said last month he had sold most of his bitcoin after concluding it had failed to act as a hedge against dollar weakness and geopolitical turmoil.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
“In the midst of the resulting chaos, turmoil, and disorder,” Yutar proclaimed, “it was planned by the accused to set up a Provisional Revolutionary Government to take over the administration and control of the country.”
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing turmoil
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Franklin Roosevelt, "Four Freedoms" (1941)
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