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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Noun
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But past Democratic and Republican presidents have used their parole authorities to allow people from countries in turmoil to come to the United States, including Soviet and Vietnamese citizens.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025 -
More: Latest twist in tariff turmoil: China cuts off flow of critical minerals.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Haiti has for several years been under a Level 4 Do Not Travel warning from the U.S. State Department, citing kidnappings, crime, civil unrest and limited healthcare.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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Geopolitical unrest: Will global conflicts reshape your supply chain?—
Guy Courtin,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To demonstrate the flexibility of the Bronco SUV, last week Ford Motor Co. revealed two project vehicles to enthusiasts who want to personalize their Broncos for off-road excitement.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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That excitement tided people over for many years when those sources weren’t all that profitable.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Unquietness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unquietness. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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