predictable

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And Beijing’s statement cast it as the opening move toward a multiyear “strategic stability” framework—Xi’s attempt to secure a more predictable Trump for the rest of his term, and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

A higher-volatility regime could erode the predictable way stocks and bonds move together, undermining the typical 60/40 portfolio that bets safe-haven assets, like bonds, will rise when the stock market crashes, offsetting the losses.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

A developer can build them, fill them with renters, and then sell the entire building to an investor, such as a pension fund or a real estate investment trust, for a predictable profit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

But in daily life, ordinary objects such as rocks, dust, or marbles appear to follow the predictable laws of classical physics, staying in one place and moving along defined paths.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

“Well, me, I figured my dad out—not my mom. My mom is the biggest mystery in the world. I mean, she’s predictable when it comes to parenting. But really, she’s inscrutable.”

From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz