unstable
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They also had lower indicators of oxidative stress, a form of cellular damage caused when unstable molecules known as reactive oxygen species overwhelm the body's protective systems.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
"There are many unstable and uncertain external factors, and the domestic contradiction of strong supply and weak demand is prominent. The foundation for the economy to improve still needs to be consolidated," it added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
New York City Fire Department Chief John Esposito at the time said it was a “very serious and dangerous situation” because the unstable building had continued to shift.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
A high-rise building in New York City under construction is structurally unstable after two of its support columns started buckling on Tuesday morning.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
They think I’m a stalker, a nutcase, mentally unstable.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
Vocabulary lists containing unstable
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