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capriciousness

[kuh-prish-uhs-nis, -pree-shuhs-] / kəˈprɪʃ əs nɪs, -ˈpri ʃəs- /














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They include the rule of law and a lack of regulatory capriciousness in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Few places illustrate the capriciousness of climate change better than the Antarctic Peninsula.

From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2022

Xi has his own experience with the capriciousness of party justice.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2022

But to live with doubt means accepting the sad, cruel, surprising and sometimes wonderful capriciousness of the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2022

Strangely enough, I very nearly caught the essence of teenage capriciousness as I played the role.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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