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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The developments came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Washington, where political turmoil was creating further uncertainty about U.S.-Israeli relations at a crucial moment for the Gaza war.
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Hajar Harb, Washington Post, 22 July 2024
But the messages of a united front against Trump belie the uncertainty that awaits a party awash in turmoil since a disastrous debate performance spurred calls for the 81-year-old Biden to step aside as the Democratic nominee.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2024
Despite the mayor’s positive assessment, political turmoil surrounds the initiative.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2024
Violent conflicts continue to rage on abroad as political turmoil has come to a rolling boil domestically.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 22 July 2024
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Hajar Harb, Washington Post, 22 July 2024
But the messages of a united front against Trump belie the uncertainty that awaits a party awash in turmoil since a disastrous debate performance spurred calls for the 81-year-old Biden to step aside as the Democratic nominee.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2024
Despite the mayor’s positive assessment, political turmoil surrounds the initiative.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2024
Violent conflicts continue to rage on abroad as political turmoil has come to a rolling boil domestically.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 22 July 2024
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turmoil. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
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