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choppy

[chop-ee] / ˈtʃɒp i /
ADJECTIVE
wavy
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Seaport analyst Jay Goldberg believes Intel and AMD have good prospects for growing into their numbers despite a choppy market.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Without the star point guard, the Lakers could confidently turn to James to steer them through choppy waters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Oil futures were choppy while Asian indexes got a short-lived chip-driven boost, as Middle East tensions simmer and investors await further news on potential U.S.-Iran talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The movie is well-written but haphazardly made, with some choppy editing and a soundtrack of Cheech & Chong original songs that frequently drown out the dialogue to the point of irritation.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

The words were choppy, like it hurt to say them.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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