bumpiness

Example Sentences

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Moreover, DeBusschere says, investors should expect some bumpiness in terms of R&D, particularly because AI remains in its relative infancy.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

The bumpiness starts with Ohtani, arguably the greatest player in baseball history and the first two-way threat since Babe Ruth pitched and played outfield more than a century ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2024

Economists said it was most likely a blip caused by some one-time factors and partly a result of the inevitable bumpiness in the week-to-week data.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2021

Elon Musk later explained that the bumpiness was due to problems with a paving machine and that it would be "as smooth as glass" eventually.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2018

Then she complained about the dust from the ride, the smell of the street, the bumpiness of the road, the lateness of the day, the ache in her stomach.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan