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turmoil

[tur-moil] / ˈtɜr mɔɪl /


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The operators have since also weathered the impacts of sanctions on Rosneft, turmoil sparked by the Middle East war, and political developments in Brussels.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

U.S. stocks gained as bond-market turmoil and war were top of mind for investors.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

And the recent bad news from the turmoil in the bond market — which has seen long-term interest rates rising to multidecade highs — is also good news for those nearing or in retirement.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

It promised negotiations with Westminster to do that, but turmoil in London has made making the case tricky.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

My thoughts flew into turmoil, my instinctive fear of the master taking hold, but as the boat came closer, I saw that it was no canoe but a proper motorboat.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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