bumpiness

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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

“There’s still a lot of bumpiness out there in the supply chain. We’re certainly not immune to that,” he said.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2022

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

“The bumpiness will not be there down the road. It will be as smooth as glass. This is just a prototype. That’s why it's just a little rough around the edges.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 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