turbulent
adjective
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Some people lead turbulent lives, and some are constantly in the grip of turbulent emotions. The late 1960s are remembered as turbulent years of social revolution in America and Europe. Often the captain of an airplane will warn passengers to fasten their seatbelts because of upper-air turbulence, which can make for a bumpy ride. El Niño, a seasonal current of warm water in the Pacific Ocean, may create turbulence in the winds across the United States, affecting patterns of rainfall and temperature as well.
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
But wearied by a turbulent couple of years that saw points deductions, relegation battles and near-constant speculation over the future of the club, the 53-year-old made clear his view that his methods were no longer having the same impact.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Taiwan’s coast guard attempted to board Shun Xin 39, but turbulent waves prevented authorities from doing so, causing Shun Xin 39 to resume its journey to the South Korean port of Busan, according to The Wall Street Journal.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
Yet to assert his vision of primacy, Trump would unilaterally destroy the very infrastructure that has helped the United States advance its core interests through previous eras of turbulent political change.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Turbulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbulent. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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