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Meanings of turbulent waters in English

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Usage of turbulent waters in English
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The turbulent waters are flung upwards, as if infuriated against the sky.
The Englishwoman in America
2
What lies ahead is not calmer seas, but even more turbulent waters.
The Guardian
3
He had, after much thrashing about in turbulent waters, finally found the shore.
What alice knew: a most curious tale of henry james & jack the r...
4
They had made so many journeys together over these turbulent waters.
The Triumph of John Kars: A Story of the Yukon
5
Would you leave War Eagle forever hovering over the turbulent waters?
Birch Bark Legends of Niagara
6
I remained at the window, gazing out on the turbulent waters of the lake.
True Irish Ghost Stories
7
A light mist lay on the turbulent waters and puffed among the sweet-scented chaparral.
The Valiant Runaways
8
It was my rock in the turbulent waters I had chosen as my home.
Under orders
9
During the recent economic crisis Ireland managed to sail a steady course through very turbulent waters.
The Irish Times
10
Photograph: guardian.co.uk Writing about turnips or swedes means venturing into turbulent waters regarding which is which.
The Guardian
11
Two of the their countrymen, and soon a hundred canoes came leaping down the turbulent waters.
The Jesuit Missions : A Chronicle of the Cross in the Wilderness
12
When Michael D is the safest harbour, there must be some pretty turbulent waters out there.
The Irish Times
13
The far away roar of the turbulent waters of the Colorado was borne to their listening ears.
The Pony Rider Boys in the Grand Canyon; Or, The Mystery of Brig...
14
The boats sail through the turbulent waters under the powerful falls, drenching the poncho-clad passengers on board.
Reuters
15
The boats sail through the turbulent waters near the powerful falls, drenching the poncho-clad passengers on board.
Reuters
16
I gave them that last uneasy laugh, knowing I once again was leading them into turbulent waters.
A fugitive truth: an emma fielding mystery
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