choppy

Example Sentences

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So — no — this reader is not the only one to be rattled, particularly as we are already navigating choppy economic waters.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

But there could be more choppy trading ahead.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Tuesday’s choppy trading session marked the latest twist for markets that in recent weeks have been almost singularly focused on the price of oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

It's a theme that recurs on subsequent tracks - perhaps suggesting that BTS were wary about dipping their toes back into the choppy waters of fame.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Her choppy brown hair was braided down the right side with an eagle’s feather.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan