turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯi(-ə)l 
: a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
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Examples of turmoil in a Sentence
The country has been in turmoil for the past 10 years.
a period of political turmoil
His life has been in a constant turmoil.
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The luxury goods market has survived hundreds of years, and many brands have persevered through geopolitical upheaval and economic turmoil—though the full market declined 8% during the Great Recession, according to Bain.
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Megan Poinski, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
In opening statements Monday, prosecutor Tim Dean outlined the turmoil in Simon's life at the time of her son's disappearance.
—CBS News, 15 Oct. 2024
The changes come amid turmoil in the regional sports network industry.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Jones also endured some management turmoil during his four-year stint.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024
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Megan Poinski, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
In opening statements Monday, prosecutor Tim Dean outlined the turmoil in Simon's life at the time of her son's disappearance.
—CBS News, 15 Oct. 2024
The changes come amid turmoil in the regional sports network industry.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Jones also endured some management turmoil during his four-year stint.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for turmoil
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turmoil. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
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