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volatile

[vol-uh-tl, -til, -tahyl] / ˈvɒl ə tl, -tɪl, -ˌtaɪl /


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Airlines and cruise operators have been among the most volatile stocks during the conflict—with surging jet fuel prices a big threat to earnings.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

The six-part drama, written by and starring Gadd, follows three decades in the lives of self-conscious Niall and volatile Ruben, who were once inseparable as teens.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

New York City’s revenue has grown substantially year after year despite high taxes, yet it remains volatile.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Government data due Friday are expected to show Japan’s consumer inflation excluding volatile fresh food rose 1.8% in March from a year earlier, according to Quick poll, up from a 1.6% in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Vincent is more volatile and moody, Theo more melancholy.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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