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Definition of turmoil
: 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 of turmoil from the Web
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The tweet was Trump's first public statement since taking office in favor of bringing down Obamacare with no replacement system in place - a move that could send the U.S. health-care system into deep turmoil.
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Who would ever have guessed the depreciation of the Thai baht could spark such global turmoil?
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Thailand and other Asian countries also have bulked up their foreign currency reserves, a key buffer for a country facing economic turmoil because they can be used to defend its currency, provide liquidity and generally shore up financial systems.
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Testimony during the trial showed the girl's short life was marked by turmoil.
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In 1980, Grayson was fired by the school board after several months of turmoil over his job performance.
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Thailand has been buffeted by political turmoil since 2006, when protests against Thaksin Shinawatra, Yingluck’s brother and prime minister since 2001, led to an earlier coup.
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But despite the constant turmoil, New Edition has remained one of the most influential R&B groups of the last 30 years, launching the solo careers of Brown, Johnny Gill, and Ralph Tresvant, along with the side-band Bell Biv DeVoe.
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Please pray for the world’s wellness enthusiasts during this time of intense turmoil.
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: a state of confusion or disorder
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: a very confused or disturbed state or condition … Tom made an honest effort to study, but the turmoil within him was too great. — Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer
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