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Which fictional captain becomes increasingly erratic in his pursuit of a white whale?

erratic

[ih-rat-ik] / ɪˈræt ɪk /


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Hader’s elastic voice rides in a higher range than usual, but he also mixes it up, expressing the many multifaceted aspects of the Cat’s erratic personality.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

It has become more erratic and unreliable since the pandemic, at least on first read.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

Diogo Dalot: Got forward well but shooting erratic and pass straight to Evanilson inside own half didn't inspire confidence.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

The actual writing of the recipes, however, can be erratic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Her arm was an erratic welt of angry red with a smattering of white blisters.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez


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