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unstable

[uhn-stey-buhl] / ʌnˈsteɪ bəl /


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But over the short and even intermediate terms, lasting not just several years but decades, gold’s correlation to inflation is unstable.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The governor said the tragedy underscored the "vulnerability of young people engaged in migratory and cross-border economic activities, often forced to pass through unstable areas in order to survive or seek better living conditions".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Born in Los Angeles on June 1, 1926, Monroe had an unstable childhood spent between orphanages and foster homes.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Because these intermediate phases are highly unstable, they have been extremely difficult to observe directly.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

The last third would be kids with real problems and unstable families.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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