choppy
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Stocks edged higher in choppy trading, led by the Nasdaq composite, as investors remain hopeful about a Mideast conflict resolution.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
After an opening salvo of rap-centric tracks, Swim was moody and sultry, with flowing choreography that underscored its message of persevering in choppy waters.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Smith said the filly “broke really well but she must have hit herself leaving the gate. She was real choppy and didn’t feel comfortable.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
The pace of hiring is much slower compared to a few years ago, however, and it’s also quite choppy.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Kwang himself exhibited a different grace: he didn’t sport the brief choppy step of our number, but seemed instead to stride in luxurious borrowed lengths.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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