vicissitudes
Example Sentences
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Used “to the vicissitudes of an ever stormy and adventure-filled life,” Rosales explained, he “could hardly remain unmoved by such feverish activity.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
In the aftermath of the seizure and rendition of Nicolas Maduro, Kazin posted on X about his experiences and the vicissitudes of running an operation in what was clearly a chaotic, dysfunctional, failed state.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 8, 2026
The company derives about 70% of its revenue from do-it-yourself consumers and 30% from professional contractors, leaving it more vulnerable to the vicissitudes of the consumer environment.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
He treasures that trait even as he has hidden it beneath armor to avoid “being too badly mauled by the vicissitudes of life.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2025
He was soon in trouble again, and, over the years, has experienced many vicissitudes.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
