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volatile

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


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Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, was either in line or cooler than economist expectations, depending on whether you looked at the monthly or annual rate increase.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The Club World Cup last year was British football fans' first experience of volatile weather in the US.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

U.S. equity futures slid in early European trade after a volatile session Tuesday, as investors await inflation data that will set the stage for a highly anticipated Federal Reserve policy decision next week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Nestlé’s suite of reliable and steady products can help it ease investors’ AI jitters and serve as a hedge against volatile tech stocks.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Bobby, in contrast, was nervous and volatile, the chess arriviste of Brooklyn, a colt of a player, and as it was beginning to develop, the spearhead of the coming generation of American players.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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