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as in turbulent
marked by sudden or violent disturbance
one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of the region
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as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
watched the tumultuous weather from the dry safety of our house
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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
after a tumultuous day of trading, the stock market was down 500 points
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Recent Examples of tumultuous
Hewitt’s departure comes after a tumultuous week at the Post, where three members of the newspaper’s editorial board resigned in protest over billionaire Post owner Jeff Bezos’ decision not to endorse a candidate in the presidential race.
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Liam Reilly, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
The Pulitzer winner’s account of one of the most tumultuous periods in presidential politics and American history.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Hannah got engaged to Nick after a tumultuous love triangle with Leo.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2024
Lawmakers in both parties are bracing themselves for a tumultuous period after the Nov. 5 election, with many openly expressing fears of political violence.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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Liam Reilly, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
The Pulitzer winner’s account of one of the most tumultuous periods in presidential politics and American history.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Hannah got engaged to Nick after a tumultuous love triangle with Leo.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2024
Lawmakers in both parties are bracing themselves for a tumultuous period after the Nov. 5 election, with many openly expressing fears of political violence.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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In the recent Saturday Night movie, which mythologizes the series’ turbulent birth, Gabrielle LaBelle (playing a young Michaels) gives a speech about how SNL should feel like a wild night out in the city, all jazz and revelry.Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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In these turbulent times, the role of states in safeguarding fundamental rights has never been more crucial.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 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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This was not his first attempt to plan a violent event.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Breslin ran on a platform focused on reducing violent crime and reducing incarceration for nonviolent offenders with substance abuse and mental health issues.Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 5 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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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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The track's tight configuration and storied history contribute to its reputation for fierce racing and frequent incidents.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The videos, and the furious reaction from Trump supporters, illustrate two key facets of the US presidential campaign.Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Venus, reportedly furious, threatened to take them to court to seek full custody of the children.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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