unstable

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In April, a record 35 candidates ran for president of the chronically unstable Andean nation, which has burned through eight presidents in the past decade, four of whom were impeached.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

From above, the atmosphere revealed just how unstable conditions had become, with striking cloud formations spreading over the nearby ocean.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Some owners report losses of 25-40% since the war began, and say they are uncertain how long they can continue if supplies remain unstable.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But for someone unstable, hearing it often enough can lower the psychological barrier to acting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

An indifferent high-school student from an unstable family, he went to the University of Texas at Arlington on an athletic scholarship.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt