volatile
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Irish economic data is very volatile, since it is affected by the activities of a small number of very large U.S. companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Uranium is relatively less volatile and condensed early in the process, making it a useful benchmark.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
In my head there was disbelief, and my emotions were volatile – one moment in tears, the next elated because it was going to allow me to go about my daily routine.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
My colleague, Al Root, says it’s likely the space sector will be volatile heading into the SpaceX IPO as new investors enter the sector.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The situation in Durham was, if anything, even more volatile.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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