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maelstrom

[meyl-struhm] / ˈmeɪl strəm /


NOUN
whirlpool
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In the maelstrom, he drew on an experience from three years earlier.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

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

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart found himself at the center of a cultural maelstrom after appearing on stage with Trump in upstate New York last month.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 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

A hovercar passed overhead, blowing a maelstrom of dust and loose wood chips into her eyes.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld




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