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turmoil

[tur-moil] / ˈtɜr mɔɪl /


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Years of market turmoil, federal funding cuts, canceled projects and industry pullback have made it clear: California’s grand vision for fleets of vehicles and heavy industry running on clean hydrogen fuel has stalled.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Everyone wants to point out recession indicators, but in a time of economic turmoil, felt most acutely by young people earning less money, every dollar counts.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

All the men -- whose identities AFP is protecting -- described the emotional turmoil the bar is causing, with fathers losing sleep over what to do to help their bright and frustrated daughters.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

At one point, amid the bewildering turmoil, one of the Politburo members simply shakes his head and says: “I’ve had nightmares that made more sense than this.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

After my year of racial harmony at the King's Court I found the turmoil in St. Croix very disturbing.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos




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