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Meanings of tumultuous in English

Characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination.

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Usage of tumultuous in English
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Of course each country has its history lessons and a tumultuous past.
The Guardian
2
University life in the Middle Ages was in general tumultuous and agitated.
Erasmus and the Age of Reformation
3
The Lorenzin law, drafted by the previous government, had a tumultuous birth.
Radio NZ
4
In Ireland's tumultuous history of religion, the events of 1641 figure prominently.
The Irish Times
5
His appointment follows several other Pentagon leadership changes during Trump's tumultuous presidency.
Reuters
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Perhaps this blinkeredness was a useful strategy during a fairly tumultuous time.
The Irish Times
7
In the tumultuous year of 1859 all Italy was in a ferment.
Life of Robert Browning
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A tumultuous crowd, a Clare victory speech: things he likes to hear.
The Irish Times
9
As investors sought security in the tumultuous market, U.S. Treasury securities rallied.
Reuters
10
Election experts and officials are bracing for a potentially tumultuous election night.
Radio NZ
11
Minezaki's trip to Busan comes at a tumultuous time in Japanese politics.
Reuters
12
Britain's tumultuous political identity is still trying to find itself after Brexit.
The South African
13
IT IS easy, in these tumultuous times, to be cynical about Christmas.
The Irish Times
14
His return to Rome comes during a tumultuous period for the Vatican.
Radio NZ
15
Dull stuff, a perfunctory duty at the end of a tumultuous year.
The Irish Times
16
Now these funds are facing what promises to be another tumultuous summer.
Reuters
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