as in upheaval
a state of violence, confusion, and disorder
There was much turbulence in their town after a string of tragedies.
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Recent Examples of turbulence
Furthermore, if year-on-year total and core CPI inflation rates accelerate for December, financial markets could face significant turbulence as investors’ expectations for 2025 interest rate cuts fall further.
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Jason Schenker, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
In the cabin, there was nervous laughter when the plane encountered turbulence.
—Benjamin Malapris, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
While many may believe the days of pandemics are behind us, a new bird flu epidemic could threaten that assumption, leading to more economic turbulence.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Hu’s key insight was that economic growth was not enough to power the Chinese state; without the legitimacy afforded by political reform and democratization, China would experience turbulence in its modernization and development.
—Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2025
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Jason Schenker, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
In the cabin, there was nervous laughter when the plane encountered turbulence.
—Benjamin Malapris, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
While many may believe the days of pandemics are behind us, a new bird flu epidemic could threaten that assumption, leading to more economic turbulence.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Hu’s key insight was that economic growth was not enough to power the Chinese state; without the legitimacy afforded by political reform and democratization, China would experience turbulence in its modernization and development.
—Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for turbulence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turbulence
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Read: The GoFundMe fires In moments of tragedy or upheaval, not all Angelenos can take their freedom of mobility for granted, in part because of how Southern California infrastructure has developed over the past century.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Ten years later, the music industry would experience upheaval of its own, with the internet beginning its ascent as the primary source for music consumption, soon cratering sales of recorded music amidst the rise of online file sharing and streaming.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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However, this week’s surge showcases the underlying excitement from investors as Trump readies for his second term.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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In the oil industry, there is excitement about Trump’s drill-baby-drill ethos.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings unique health challenges, from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to hormonal shifts and long-term health considerations.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Decongestants, such as nasal sprays or irrigators, may also effectively reduce congestion that drives sleep disturbances.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Below, a breakdown of the different types of curly hair: What to Consider When Shopping for the Best Curly Hair Products The Different Types of Curly Hair Products Those of us with curly hair deeply understand the strife and struggle that comes along with trying to manage our curly hair.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
22 Jan. 2025
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Most likely, the Oscars will serve as a show of resilience for a town that has endured, in the past few years, a pandemic shutdown, labor strife, and the uncertainty of the streaming age.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
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What's next: Having trouble putting an itinerary together for next year?—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Amber’s loyalty to her friends is something that has gotten her in trouble time and time again.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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This creates immense confusion about how we’re supposed to store and ship our online orders.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Here are three important steps that can make a difference: Simplify access to affordable internet programs: Right now, the USF includes several different programs to help people get connected, but they’re scattered across multiple agencies, creating confusion and frustration.—
Randy Ray,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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In the months that followed, Fort Worth ISD was a district in turmoil.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2025
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Catch up quick: Peltier was arrested following the Wounded Knee occupation of 1973 at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation amid violence and political turmoil.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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