capriciousness
Example Sentences
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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
The capriciousness of the fire quickly revealed itself.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025
Xi has his own experience with the capriciousness of party justice.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2022
Yet there are mechanisms in place, figuratively and literally, to protect the human species from the capriciousness of the handful of people who get to control nuclear weapons.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 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
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