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turbulence

[ tur-byuh-luhns ]

noun

  1. the quality or state of being turbulent; violent disorder or commotion.
  2. Hydraulics. the haphazard secondary motion caused by eddies within a moving fluid.
  3. Meteorology. irregular motion of the atmosphere, as that indicated by gusts and lulls in the wind.


turbulence

/ ˈtÉœËbjÊŠlÉ™ns; ˈtÉœËbjÊŠËŒlÉ™nsɪ /

noun

  1. a state or condition of confusion, movement, or agitation; disorder
  2. meteorol local instability in the atmosphere, oceans, or rivers
  3. turbulent flow in a liquid or gas
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turbulence

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  1. Chaotic or unstable eddying motion in a fluid. Avoiding excessive turbulence generated around moving objects (such as airplanes), which can make their motion inefficient and difficult to control, is a major factor in aerodynamic design.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of turbulence1

From the Late Latin word turbulentia, dating back to 1590–1600. See turbulent, -ence
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White House officials have acknowledged they expect initial turbulence from the tariffs announcements, but Trump has said the disruptions will be worth it when “jobs and factories will come roaring back into our country.â€

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Various reasons explain the market turbulence, analysts say, pointing to investor worries about tariffs, investment levels in AI and a pullback in consumer spending.

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Ms Dillard is among the plethora of Americans bracing for expected economic turbulence under President Donald Trump's sweeping auto tariffs - an unprecedented US trade policy maneuver.

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Trump's and his administration's focus on eradicating the gang has since brought additional, hostile attention to an immigrant population wracked with political turbulence.

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While Farage acknowledged there had been "a little bit of turbulence", he stressed the upset was "very much at the edges".

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