fickle

Example Sentences

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It’s an unusual hot streak for a middle-aged man working in a notoriously fickle and youth-obsessed industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

In fairness to Trump, the public can be fickle.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

Two decades later, that fickle through line carries on.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

So that's the thing, it's quite a fickle game, World Cups, especially T20 World Cups.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

“But collective thinking is usually shortlived. We’re fickle, stupid beings with poor memories and a great gift for self-destruction. Although who knows? Maybe this will be it, Katniss.”

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins