- present participle of roil.
Example Sentences
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Iran has renewed its warnings over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil and gas transport which it has essentially closed since early in the war, roiling global energy markets.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies is roiling international oil markets.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Even so, when Colbert later won an Emmy for “Late Night,” he made no mention of Trump or the cancellation that had left the entertainment industry roiling in fury.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Pack’s truck supply is limited because of a shortage of aluminum that is roiling the entire auto industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
It was difficult to see because the roiling surface had yet to recover its tranquillity, and the turbulence was driven by the lingering spirit of her fury.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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