turbulent
adjective
Anne Brönte
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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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Sylvia Earle, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Read about the turbulent issue of airline dress code policies.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
That’s not easy to do considering how the turbulent times the Hornets have dealt with during Clifford’s tenure, which inched one step closer to conclusion following Friday night’s 131-98 loss to Boston at TD Garden — an outing where both teams mostly rested their key players.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2024
Amid turbulent times, including an unfavorable view of the economy, wars abroad in Ukraine and the Middle East, an upcoming U.S. presidential election, and a divisive political environment, corporate leaders face challenges to retaining trust in the workplace.
—Byjohn Kell, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
The island has a turbulent past—its indigenous population was colonized by the Spanish and then the Dutch—and its archives contain artefacts ranging from sunny vintage postcards to books about the nation’s role in the slave trade and Venuzuela’s oil boom.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 8 Apr. 2024
And as social media and the turbulent news cycle compete for visitors’ attention, museums must also rationalize their existence to the people who come through their doors every day.
—Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Stone, the 25-year-old right-hander who overcame a turbulent start to his MLB career last year, will be the fifth and final starter in the Dodgers’ opening-day rotation — a much-deserved honor after Stone surrendered just one run in 14 innings during the preseason.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Boise residents will endure a turbulent Wednesday afternoon and evening as severe storms capable of producing strong winds, lightning and hail are expected to move through the Treasure Valley.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Turbulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbulent. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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