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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Modern conservatism developed its own history and internal logic, emerging not merely in opposition but alongside liberalism as a powerful response to the social and economic upheavals of the early 20th century.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025 -
The geopolitical upheavals of recent years have added urgency to his work.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the ground level faces severe flooding risks through a combination of rainstorms and earthquakes that bring soil water to the surface, per a study conducted in 2016 by the San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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The work is part of Phase 5 of the bluff stabilization project, which began in 2024 as part of an effort to protect the eroding bluffs from earthquakes, sea level rise and other factors.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Bouleversements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouleversements. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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