instability
Example Sentences
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The Gulf monarchies, which have worked to shore up their relations with Iran in recent years, fear the sort of widespread regional instability that a major US military operation might trigger.
From BBC
Haiti, the poorest country in the Americas, is riddled with poverty and gang violence against a backdrop of political instability and extremely weak government.
From Barron's
Asian markets were mixed Wednesday, with Japan election speculation pushing Tokyo shares to a record high, while oil steadied after a surge fuelled by instability in Iran.
From Barron's
The U.A.E generally has a higher risk tolerance for the fallout of instability than conservative Saudi Arabia, Quilliam said.
Polyamory is more permanent — a stable lifestyle flexible enough to accommodate instability and rupture.
From Los Angeles Times
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