mercurial
Example Sentences
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As Simon Elliott describes in his biography “The African Emperor,” Severus was a mercurial and contradictory character, capable by turns of savagery, cunning, wit and generosity, and always blessed with a sense of the theatrical.
In recent years, the mercurial superstar has faced a number of public and legal dramas.
From Los Angeles Times
Still, China is treading carefully because one of the biggest calculations for them is the mercurial US president, who is due to arrive for a much-awaited meeting later this month.
From BBC
Mr. McCallum’s sharp alliterations and choice of words transform a book review into a wonderful exploration of a mercurial star.
Capital Group ascended to the No. 1 spot by taking advantage of mercurial markets and seeing long-term bets pay off.
From Barron's
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