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volatile

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


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Bankers and traders expect SpaceX’s share price could be volatile in initial trading, thanks in part to the large portion of its shares expected to be held by individual investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

After all those wild swings in individual stocks, the index was bound to become more volatile.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

U.S. equity futures slid in early European trade after a volatile session Tuesday, as investors await inflation data that will set the stage for a highly anticipated Federal Reserve policy decision next week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The Club World Cup last year was British football fans' first experience of volatile weather in the US.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s all a matter of risk tolerance, and in this volatile world, what other choice do I have?

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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