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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For the past month, the Toronto festival, one of North America’s largest dedicated to documentaries, has been roiled by staff and funding turmoil.
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
But since the facility’s parent company filed for bankruptcy March 20, residents and staff have faced additional turmoil.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
But since the facility’s parent company filed for bankruptcy March 20, residents and staff have faced additional turmoil.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turmoil. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
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