welter

Example Sentences

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The southern Montana reservations of “Murder in Big Horn,” where native girls and women disappear with sickening regularity, are “almost a lawless community” because of a welter of overlapping law-enforcement jurisdictions.

From New York Times

Sonetra Seng, a Cambodian culture ministry official and archaeology professor, said she felt a welter of emotions while observing the gold being packed in London for shipment home.

From New York Times

Coly herself is still working through her welter of emotions and definitely not ready to give a prepared performance of remorse.

From New York Times

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who stepped down in July amid a welter of ethics scandals, won wide praise in Ukraine for his backing.

From Seattle Times

A story of faith and sacrifice, “The Wonder” is a mystery wrapped in a welter of complications.

From New York Times