mercurial
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As Cassio, both Jake Roxander and Andrew Robare were notably cocky and mercurial.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
In recent years, the mercurial superstar has faced a number of public and legal dramas.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
Still, China is treading carefully because one of the biggest calculations for them is the mercurial US president, who is due to arrive for a much-awaited meeting later this month.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
He follows Britain's Keir Starmer, France's Emmanuel Macron and Canada's Mark Carney, as they recoil from the mercurial policies of Trump, who is also expected to visit from March 31.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Kendra relished being part of the mercurial procession, overjoyed at the fortunate ending to the terrible night.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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