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tumult

[too-muhlt, tyoo-] / ˈtu məlt, ˈtyu- /


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The tumult of 20th century Europe saw a new influx of Spaniard emigrants.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Some older professionals, whose careers spanned the advent of personal computing and the internet, say they don’t want to spend their last working years going through the tumult of AI adoption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Cities like Dubai and Riyadh, which have long taken pride in their safety from the tumult of the region, have been drawn in, with the growing chaos sparing few countries in Iran's vicinity.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Volatility in the U.S. bond market is picking up this month, with some investors questioning whether Treasurys can broadly — and reliably — provide a safe haven in times of tumult.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

His head was a tumult of smells—phlox in bloom, ashes, cow dung, dog, cat, hens, stagnant water.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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