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But the first half was a choppy affair because of all the fouls being called.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

The investors cite a list of concerning factors including choppy markets and growing concerns about overexposure to AI bets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Shares were down 2% in choppy trading in Thursday’s extended session.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

However, China’s economy remains choppy, prompting consumers to keep to a tight budget.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

The little boat ran sharp over choppy seas, fleeing the strong wind that leaned on her sail, running blind through the night.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin

When they have been effective, they have managed to ride the choppier waves while also smoothing relations with the media - providing context for inquisitive journalists and helping tamp down any simmering issues.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

For corporate issuers, we expect primary markets to be a bit choppier in the remaining months of the year as we see a step up in rates volatility, which is likely to weigh on spreads.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

“Bottom line, I like treating this weakness as an opportunity rather than a warning, with my expectation being for a push back to new highs before a choppier period materializes into September,” he says.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

The market action around the AI trade—plays on the global AI investment boom—got even choppier this past week.

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025

The waters in the lake and out in the open ocean churn furiously now, turning choppier as a storm approaches from the horizon, black and threatening.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

Beware of the Halloween dip, says Citadel Securities’ Scott Rubner, whose chart shows we’re in one of the choppiest months for stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2025

It's been one of choppiest offseasons in recent memory, so maybe that light at the end of winter's tunnel isn't burning so bright this year.

From Golf Digest ● Mar. 2, 2020

Ken Livingstone sailed straight for the choppiest waters.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 27, 2016

Last September, the VIX hovered around levels nearly double its average, after a downgrade to the credit rating of the U.S. touched off some of the choppiest markets in years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2012

The choppiest schedule belongs to the 49ers: three 1 p.m. starts, one at 4:05, seven at 4:15, three at 8:20, two at 8:30, with appearances on all five N.F.L. networks.

From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2012