unreliable

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Goodwin is also troubled by what he labels “stale pricing,” as marks on some positions have a wide variance and can be conservative or unreliable.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The state government, led by Maduro allies, blames a pipeline damaged in an earthquake last month but locals insist the water supply has been unreliable for far longer, as a result of years of underinvestment.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

But their complicated mechanics make these funds unreliable for long-term investors.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Persian sources are thin and probably unreliable about his war service, including whether he actually saw combat in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

“That’s unacceptable. You’re the ones who sent the postcard and you must have known how unreliable the mail is. I insist on speaking with my sister.”

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer