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volatile

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


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Here’s the best way to play a volatile market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Though the GPR is quite volatile on a day-to-day basis, in mid-April it dipped to less than half of its early-March high — and less than a third of its 2025 high last June.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The bank’s research team expects moderate U.S. and global growth over the next several years, while remaining mindful of present risks such as ongoing war in the Middle East and volatile global trade flows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The S&P 500 index ended the volatile first quarter down 4.7%.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The mine had a lot of the solvent derived from coal tar, but it was too volatile.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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