volatile
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Given the volatile nature of this tournament, McIlroy knows the value of his unflustered round.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
That especially shows up when markets are volatile.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
It takes only a small weighting in volatile commodities to have a large impact.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
The core rate strips out volatile food, energy and trade-related costs, giving a more accurate view of inflation trends at the wholesale level.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
They created the American republic, then held it together throughout the volatile and vulnerable early years by sustaining their presence until national habits and customs took root.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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