volatile
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California naturally has dramatic and sometimes volatile shifts between droughts and floods.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
SoftBank's earnings often swing dramatically because it invests heavily in tech start-ups and semiconductor firms, whose stocks are volatile.
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
“Oil prices have been volatile and can rise further if U.S.-Iran dealmaking remains thorny,” says Anthony Yuen, head of Energy Strategy at Citi Research, in a research report.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
The capstone of the Jefferson-Madison collaboration occurred at this volatile political moment—namely, their joint authorship of the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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