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volatile

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


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The stock is frequently volatile after earnings, as investors decide what to make of the report.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

In recent years, many casual traders, spurred on by social media, have lost their shirts betting on highly volatile memestocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The speech has been widely applauded for its diplomatic skill in encouraging US President Donald Trump to defend democratic values against aggressors in a "volatile world".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“We …continue to see strong fundamental performance across our investment portfolios despite the volatile market environment,” said Arougheti.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

I have not read them, I am too weak, I suffered Fits of Shaking & he & the Smith Father delivered me back to my Chamber & there administered sal volatile.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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