choppy
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Without the star point guard, the Lakers could confidently turn to James to steer them through choppy waters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
“That could mean choppy trade or a pullback before liftoff,” Simpson adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
The furniture retailer missed first-quarter earnings estimates, though CEO Niraj Shah asserted the company had outperformed the broader home furnishing category amid “a choppy start to the year.”
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
These are uncertain times —and when the market is so choppy, stocks that pay out solid dividends become a lot more attractive for investors.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
The overcast sky blended into the dark choppy water, so there was no way to tell where one ended and the other began.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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