vicissitudes
Example Sentences
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Unlike those of so many European cities destroyed by war, top-down planning or the vicissitudes of taste, Prague’s historical districts—the Old, New, Castle and Lesser towns—are among the best preserved in all of Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
In the aftermath of the seizure and rendition of Nicolas Maduro, Kazin posted on X about his experiences and the vicissitudes of running an operation in what was clearly a chaotic, dysfunctional, failed state.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 8, 2026
The company derives about 70% of its revenue from do-it-yourself consumers and 30% from professional contractors, leaving it more vulnerable to the vicissitudes of the consumer environment.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
Such vicissitudes contributed to what had been previously unthinkable - splitting with Mike Walker, his coach and confidante since Fitzpatrick's mid teens.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2025
“I have a valve which is subject to vicissitudes which may force me to lie abed on certain days. Several more attractive organizations are currently vying for my services. I must consider them first.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
