as in upheavals
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the bouleversement in the print media since the rise of the Internet
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This year has been marked by major political upheavals, armed conflicts, cultural milestones, and memorable moments in sports.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026 -
Makary’s efforts on drug reviews were overshadowed by internal conflicts and upheavals that created headaches for drugmakers, investors and patients.—
Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The administration says the project is necessary to protect water deliveries for 27 million Californians and roughly 750,000 acres of farmland while improving reliability during earthquakes and extreme storm systems.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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“Bouleversements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouleversements. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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