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maelstrom

[meyl-struhm] / ˈmeɪl strəm /


NOUN
whirlpool
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In a maelstrom, one might think such niggling questions of jurisdiction and their attendant turf wars would be set aside.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

At the center of that maelstrom are the 26 men who will be wearing the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

Welcome to Wild Wednesday when a maelstrom of factors leaves the stock market needing some of its most trusted Big Tech names to lead it through the chaos.

From Barron's Apr. 29, 2026

In Wales - a bigger test in a maelstrom and a test passed.

From BBC Mar. 13, 2026

Soon they were in the eye of a maelstrom.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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