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instability

[in-stuh-bil-i-tee] / ˌɪn stəˈbɪl ɪ ti /


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In quantum systems, that instability is known as "noise."

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Excessive power and instability go hand in hand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"We're gathered at a momentous time of uncertainty, of chaos and instability," said Jamey Rosenfield, founder and co-chair of CERAWeek, during the closing event on Friday.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

"The decisions we have taken have put us in a better position to protect the country's finances and family finances from global instability," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Every day he punched cards, punched and punched, trying to avoid instability, divergence, distortion.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen