volatile
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As anticipated, the spike in energy prices with the war in Iran inflated the value of exports, and more than made up for a sharp pull back in volatile gold shipments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
It is hitting one of the most volatile regions of one of the world’s most fragile states.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Some viewed him positively but others described him as volatile and insulting.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The stock is particularly volatile amid the debate on its valuation.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Pair an intrusive, usually ignorant, and often suspicious press corps with an intensely private trainer, and you have a volatile mix.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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