vagaries

Example Sentences

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If they are wiped away, Americans voting by mail will have to rely on the vagaries of the Postal Service to ensure their ballots arrive on time.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2026

A once proud, close-knit community has been left to the vagaries of absentee landlords, rising deprivation and residents who often don't want to be here.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The vagaries of that schedule will require flexibility and depth and will likely force Dos Santos to rotate players in and out of the lineup.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Changing consumer preferences are also playing a role in lower demand, but the industry has always coped with the vagaries of the market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

In addition to the financial strain of exchanging a steady paycheck for the vagaries of self-employment, Walt’s separation from his first wife left him with two families to support.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer