choppy

Example Sentences

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Even before Middle East chaos sent it on a roller-coaster ride this month, the stock market was unusually choppy beneath the surface.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Lately, the index has been choppy, while making little to no forward progress.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

In choppy trade, South Korea's Kospi index was 3.7% lower in early trading after slumping by more than 7% on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports earnings before the bell Monday but investors will need to navigate choppy waters amid the looming presence of Elliott Investment Management.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Her words were choppy, and she rubbed her temples as she spoke.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss