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there was a turbulence vs there was turbulence

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'There was turbulence' is the more common and natural way to express the presence of turbulence. 'There was a turbulence' is less common and might be used in a more specific or poetic context.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 1546 views

there was a turbulence

This phrase is correct but less common. It might be used in a more specific or poetic context.

This phrase can be used to describe a specific instance or type of turbulence in a more artistic or literary context.
  • Nov 26, 2007 ... I used to be scared too when there was a turbulence but here is what helped me. Turbulence on an airplane is like driving a car quickly over a ...
  • Nov 24, 2010 ... ... the window seat, she wanted to got out to the aisle and she was stuck at the man. then there was a turbulence and she got into that guy.LOL ...
  • Apr 21, 2015 ... ... points 5 days ago (0 children). And even that doesn't say how many weren't wearing their seatbelts when there was a "Turbulence" light on.
  • They would swoop down over the river, and when they would try to go over at White Bluffs evidently there was a turbulence right there and two or three crashed  ...

Alternatives:

  • there was turbulence
  • there was some turbulence
  • there was a lot of turbulence
  • there was a sudden turbulence
  • there was a strange turbulence

there was turbulence

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe the presence of turbulence.

This phrase is the more common and natural way to express the presence of turbulence in a general sense.
  • There was turbulence during the flight, so I had to wear my seatbelt. Airplane Pilot: Hello, this is your Captain speaking. I am going to turn on the seatbelt sign,  ...
  • the flight, although I can't say there was turbulence (there wasn't) felt generally more uncomfortable / less stable (if that word makes any sense) ...
  • Apr 15, 2015 ... Top comments; Newest first. Rikard Holmqvist 1 month ago. Imagine if there was turbulence in hot air balloons... o_o. Read more Show less.
  • Apr 30, 2008 ... I knew there was turbulence suppression technology on the aircraft and for the first time in some months, I began to have some confidence ...

Alternatives:

  • there was some turbulence
  • there was a lot of turbulence
  • there was sudden turbulence
  • there was strange turbulence
  • turbulence was present

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