bumpiness

Example Sentences

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Moreover, DeBusschere says, investors should expect some bumpiness in terms of R&D, particularly because AI remains in its relative infancy.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

The pain got worse with the bumpiness of the road all along the way.

From New York Times • May 3, 2022

Economists said it was most likely a blip caused by some one-time factors and partly a result of the inevitable bumpiness in the week-to-week data.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2021

Elon Musk later explained that the bumpiness was due to problems with a paving machine and that it would be "as smooth as glass" eventually.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2018

I went over and touched the wood, feeling the bumpiness of it.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani