erratic

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The lawsuit, brought on behalf of a "Jane Doe", cites a record of "incredibly alarming and erratic banking behavior" in her own Bank of America accounts, which were used by Epstein's team.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Meanwhile, the 2025 novel “Unfit” by Ariana Harwicz, about a mother losing her children in a custody battle, uses erratic crayon scribbles on its cover.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The erratic Chinese air activity has created uncertainty about Beijing’s intentions amid global events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Merz's first official visit to China comes as Berlin and Beijing seek to build on decades-old economic ties to weather global uncertainty sparked by US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz and erratic foreign policies.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

It explained those eyes and his erratic behavior.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson