volatile
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It is a fast moving and volatile situation, but here are some scenarios on how things might play out in the coming days and weeks.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
It’s destined to be remembered as one of the most volatile and surprising political contests modern-day California has ever seen.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Evidence from Europe shows that offshore wind can also reduce electricity costs for consumers by lowering wholesale prices and reducing dependence on fossil fuels and their volatile prices.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
Cocoa markets remain volatile due to speculators and climate change risks, but prices are unlikely to return to 2025 highs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Nicolas was also close to the little girl’s heart, but there was something ephemeral and volatile about him.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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