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crises

  • plural
    of crise.
    crise
    noun
    crisis.
  • plural
    of crisis.
    crisis
    noun
    a stage in a sequence of events at which the trend of all future events, especially for better or for worse, is determined; turning point.

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He also advocates for holding a single overarching UN conference "because the Earth is one" and the crises of climate, biodiversity and pollution cannot be tackled in isolation.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

In June, the UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, a measure of the severity and magnitude of food crises, estimated that 5.1 million people in Sudan faced severe hunger.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

The strategists added that geopolitical crises generally cause temporary panics, which could prove attractive entry points for investors if the U.S. economy stays strong.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

“Financial crises, by their nature, are virtually impossible to predict,” Duffie said, asked whether he shared concerns of a potential AI bubble.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

State governments have been forced to shift funds from public services, education, health, and welfare to pay for incarceration, and they now face unprecedented economic crises as a result.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson