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unpredictable

[uhn-pri-dik-tuh-buhl] / ˌʌn prɪˈdɪk tə bəl /


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“By making air travel increasingly unpredictable and raising security concerns around international events, the Houthis are seeking to impose economic costs on Saudi Arabia that extend well beyond the physical damage inflicted,” Mehvar said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

The Northern Sea Route is generally more accessible during the warmer months, when reduced sea ice makes navigation easier, although ice conditions remain unpredictable and some vessels still require icebreaker assistance.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

To hedge against the unpredictable nature of securing computing power, some companies are signing contracts for more capacity than they need.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

Because youth movements are unpredictable and shapeless, often with no clear structure to negotiate with.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

After all, she was as unpredictable as I was.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler


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