erratic
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But given that he had already displayed signs of an erratic and hostile personality before arriving in the Senate, his change feels of a piece with his past behavior.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
While the annual monsoon brings rainfall that farmers depend on, scientists say climate change is making the phenomenon more erratic, unpredictable and deadly across the South Asia region.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Should a fire start, there’s an increased risk that it will spread rapidly and send up a large vertical plume, which can result in erratic fire behavior, according to the weather service.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
James would join a roster that already includes charismatic star Anthony Edwards, French tall man Rudy Gobert, and erratic shooting machine LaMelo Ball.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The longer Franz went without a bath, the wilder and more erratic his behavior became.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
Vocabulary lists containing erratic
To Kill a Mockingbird
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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