choppy
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Meanwhile, the other half of Pearce’s stagflation formula, the unemployment rate, hasn’t really raised red flags, although labor conditions have certainly been choppy so far this year.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
Even as far back as the autumn, there was a belief internally there would be choppy waters to navigate following a turbulent summer.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Smith said the filly “broke really well but she must have hit herself leaving the gate. She was real choppy and didn’t feel comfortable.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
The pace of hiring is much slower compared to a few years ago, however, and it’s also quite choppy.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
The boat moved fast; the waves were choppy, but it rose and fell in rhythm with the water.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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