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Russia woos its poor neighbor for arms

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This week's word in the news: ROIL

DEFINITION:

To disturb or disquiet; stir up; irritate; vex.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
The Writers Guild of America and the major Hollywood studios are closing in on a deal that would end a 145-day strike that has roiled the film and TV business and caused thousands of job losses.
The Los Angeles Times -- 09/25/2023

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