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marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
- the turbulent struggle for civil rights that shook up American society in the 1960s
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marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
- the turbulent rapids of the river were certainly daunting to those of us who were new to river rafting
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marked by wet and windy conditions
- expect turbulent weather as the cold front brings rain and sleet
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marked by sudden or violent disturbance
- these are turbulent, dangerous times in a region known for being a powder keg
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The first known use of turbulent was in 1538
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