capriciousness

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They include the rule of law and a lack of regulatory capriciousness in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Despite the capriciousness of Glenn and Rickey’s friendship as they rocket toward Sacramento, Angarano dutifully acknowledges the city’s agreeably slow pace in the film.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2025

Struggle — to protect loved ones, to navigate a warming planet, to escape strife and oppression, to survive nature’s capriciousness.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023

But to live with doubt means accepting the sad, cruel, surprising and sometimes wonderful capriciousness of the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2022

Strangely enough, I very nearly caught the essence of teenage capriciousness as I played the role.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou