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upheaval

[uhp-hee-vuhl] / ʌpˈhi vəl /


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The broadcast news industry has been experiencing upheaval and consolidation — most recently with layoffs and firings at “60 Minutes,” and the pending merger of news giants Tegna and Nexstar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It has been a period of tremendous upheaval, with many wondering what can, and should, be done to preserve the history and heritage of the close-knit community they love.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He took power after months of political upheaval triggered by his predecessor's declaration of martial law.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The broadband market has already been experiencing upheaval as wireless companies — AT&T included — push fixed wireless access, or FWA, a technology that uses spare mobile capacity to provide customers with home internet service.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

She tried to smile across the classroom upheaval to Leslie, but it was no use.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson




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