fickle
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In short, March is a month of contrasts, and its ever-changing conditions are what give it the reputation of being truly fickle.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
He’s also had to learn to quit setting expectations for audiences, which are inherently fickle.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
It’s an unusual hot streak for a middle-aged man working in a notoriously fickle and youth-obsessed industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
In fairness to Trump, the public can be fickle.
From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026
The bad news is that atoms are fickle and their time of devotion is fleeting–fleeting indeed.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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