bumpiness

Example Sentences

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Moreover, DeBusschere says, investors should expect some bumpiness in terms of R&D, particularly because AI remains in its relative infancy.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

The bumpiness starts with Ohtani, arguably the greatest player in baseball history and the first two-way threat since Babe Ruth pitched and played outfield more than a century ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2024

Ms Lewellen, from Bradford, told the BBC the pilot had warned passengers to "expect some bumpiness" during the flight and landing.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2023

The lab has a machine to simulate the bumpiness of the back of a semitrailer, as well as one that mimics slamming into the walls of those trailers if the driver pumps the brakes.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2023

The dangerous possibilities, the fumes from the bad muffler, the bumpiness of the road—I felt a queasiness in my stomach.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez