choppy

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Smith said the filly “broke really well but she must have hit herself leaving the gate. She was real choppy and didn’t feel comfortable.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

So — no — this reader is not the only one to be rattled, particularly as we are already navigating choppy economic waters.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

In choppy trade, South Korea's Kospi index was 3.7% lower in early trading after slumping by more than 7% on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The group had a messy 2025: revenue rose as the chains continued to expand, but traffic softened, same-store sales became choppy as consumers dined out less.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

They found the island deserted, maybe because the seas were too choppy for the tourist boats.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan