unstable
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Over time, portions of that gas cool, become unstable, and collapse into thin filaments.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
"There are many unstable and uncertain external factors, and the domestic contradiction of strong supply and weak demand is prominent. The foundation for the economy to improve still needs to be consolidated," it added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a press conference that the building remains unstable.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Even if British politics has become increasingly unstable, the abrupt rise of Burnham, 56, reads like a low-rent mashup of “House of Cards” and “Monty Python,” leaving even scandal-hardened politicos bemused.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
She wondered why her heart now felt too large for her body, and why she was so unstable in her shoes.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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