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unstable

[uhn-stay-buhl] / ʌnˈsteɪ bəl /


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As the economy became increasingly unstable and demanded that moviegoers and television aficionados devote more time to their jobs, the average viewer naturally had less bandwidth for their cultural hobbies.

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026

He encouraged homeowners to keep an eye on potentially unstable trees throughout the year, particularly as the storm season approaches.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

"The remaining resource configuration is considered unstable," the company said, warning that technical support communications could also be disrupted as teams assessed the damage.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

RNA is relatively unstable, raising the issue of how it could have survived under harsh prebiotic conditions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

I feel the centrifugal force pulling me toward the water and dig my hands and feet into the sand, trying to get some purchase on the unstable ground.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins


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