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tempestuous

[tem-pes-choo-uhs] / tɛmˈpɛs tʃu əs /


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That’s a generous reading of the bilateral zeitgeist at a tempestuous moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

If that pattern persists, the second year of his current term could be even more tempestuous than the first.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

When the tempestuous swings of the algorithms meant standard, free social media posts weren’t getting the visibility they used to, many businesses shifted to ads instead.

From Slate • Jul. 16, 2025

The series is a dark but vital firsthand glimpse into the mind of a tempestuous teenager.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2025

Her desolation was pathetic as she sat with her tempestuous, proud, lovely head bowed, her shoulders sagging, her spirit melting.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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