as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
on the morning of his first day of school, the kindergartner exhibited an unquietness that his parents tried to soothe by offering words of encouragement
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Lo knows to play a long game, and plans to remain steadfast while waiting for the turmoil to subside.Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The bottom line: There's more turmoil — and testing — ahead.Mike Allen, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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With Fede Valverde's partner attacking Ancelotti and the team's forwards on social media during the match, unrest is growing in the Spanish capital.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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And police in Washington and other cities are preparing for the possibility of serious Election Day unrest.Steve Peoples, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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About seven in 10 Americans describe the election as a source of anxiety or frustration, with excitement noticeably absent.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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For Dasha, who recently wrapped on her first ever Austin festival appearance, the excitement for giving a more carefree performance at the Green Room event was palpable.Matt Tighe, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Unquietness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unquietness. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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