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instability

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


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It said defence contractors were raising prices because of global instability, meaning delays to procurement could end up costing more.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Having a portfolio that is 100% in individual stocks sounds about as risky to me as you can get, especially at 73, with no partner for backup, and living in seemingly permanent economic instability.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Even voters on opposite sides agree that instability has helped criminal groups grow.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Still, the luxury sector continues to face challenges from economic and geopolitical instability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“But when things weren’t going well, they became signs of incompetence or instability on my part—even among employees and business partners.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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