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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
the turbulent struggle for civil rights that shook up American society in the 1960s
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as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
the turbulent rapids of the river were certainly daunting to those of us who were new to river rafting
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as in bleak
marked by wet and windy conditions
expect turbulent weather as the cold front brings rain and sleet
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as in tumultuous
marked by sudden or violent disturbance
these are turbulent, dangerous times in a region known for being a powder keg
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Recent Examples of turbulent
The board’s first months under Duffey were turbulent but effective.
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Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
Throughout a turbulent period beginning this past July, the people allege that the company has failed to promptly and adequately police harassment of Palestinian employees and their allies on its intra-company forums despite detailed complaints.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Rather than relying on an increasingly turbulent supply chain and fragmented services, Rajeev saw an opportunity to preserve the talent and unique offerings of the market by founding SHEERGARD®.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
The Biden administration announced last week that $74 billion in student loan forgiveness has now been approved for borrowers under a key program, offering a borrowers a rare bright spot during what has been a turbulent few months.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
Throughout a turbulent period beginning this past July, the people allege that the company has failed to promptly and adequately police harassment of Palestinian employees and their allies on its intra-company forums despite detailed complaints.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Rather than relying on an increasingly turbulent supply chain and fragmented services, Rajeev saw an opportunity to preserve the talent and unique offerings of the market by founding SHEERGARD®.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
The Biden administration announced last week that $74 billion in student loan forgiveness has now been approved for borrowers under a key program, offering a borrowers a rare bright spot during what has been a turbulent few months.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Domestic violent extremists have increasingly shared tactics with each other on using guns to attack electric power stations in a move that likely escalates the threat to US critical infrastructure, according to a Department of Homeland Security bulletin obtained last year by CNN.Karina Tsui, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Expect more videos aimed at further upsetting supporters of a losing candidate and designed to incite violent protests, officials have said.Sam Sabin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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What Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay really meant to him, the Warriors Curry, on a rough shooting night, took a charge on Jake LaRavia and then swiped Jaylen Wells in the backcourt before hitting a 3.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Clippers find something in reserve, rally past Spurs for 1st Intuit Dome win There are issues aplenty in Clippers’ rough six-game start Can James Harden carry these Clippers at 35?Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Some recipients responded to the texts with anger and others with a sense of humor, but many agree that the messages seem to be a bleak foreshadowing.Char Adams, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The stock's fate hinges on the 2024 presidential election results, with potential appreciation if Trump wins, but a bleak outlook if Kamala Harris prevails.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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People from low-income backgrounds typically cannot afford to pursue art careers, and the tumultuous economic situation of Nigeria only serves to magnify that problem.Tobe Otuogbodor, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Born on March 14, 1933, in Chicago, Quincy Delight Jones was raised in a tumultuous environment marked by the Great Depression and his mother’s mental illness.Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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Characteristically, once she was married, Stewart tackled every ambition with ferocious discipline and took each failure as a personal crisis.Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Lebanon’s health sector has been in the thick of a ferocious Israeli air assault as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire in an ongoing war, with the country’s south and Beirut’s southern suburbs hardest hit.Allegra Goodwin and Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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The only wild bears in the San Bernardino Mountains or anywhere else in the state are black bears, according to the Fish and Wildlife Department.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The former stone church has stone pathways and wild gardens as shown in this listing photo.Clio Chang, Curbed, 8 Nov. 2024
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In 2007, a study by the University of Georgia, the University of California, Merced, and the University of Pittsburgh found that rainy weather deterred Democrats more than Republicans.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The broadcast kicked off with the pair discussing the windy, rainy weather, which created slippery conditions on the field.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Competition is fierce:Phoenix progressives want their City Council seat back Who is running for Phoenix District 5? Maryvale-area residents will choose between incumbent Councilwoman Betty Guardado and challenger JJ Martinez in District 5.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Oz went on to lose to now-Sen. John Fetterman, D. Pennsylvania is home to fierce and competitive presidential-level fighting and the Senate race is no different.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Turbulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turbulent. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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