mercurial

Example Sentences

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Legxacy is a mercurial figure – a musical polymath, defiantly original, who has largely stopped speaking in public, partly due to the tragic backstory behind his latest mixtape.

From BBC

Sabalenka said the fact that she played so well in her first match of the season showed that the December 28 exhibition in Dubai against the mercurial but controversial Kyrgios was worthwhile.

From Barron's

His mercurial talent would be nurtured by the 1986 World Champion Joe Johnson, from neighbouring Bradford, at a now defunct club in the north Leeds suburb of Yeadon, a few miles from their home.

From BBC

It is, however, for his brilliance under the guidance of the mercurial Clough at the City Ground for which the winger team-mates described as "pure genius" will always be remembered.

From BBC

Bettors were backing the mercurial and less experienced Paul with hopes for a big payday — dreams that were crushed when Joshua beat Paul handily.

From MarketWatch