unstable

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Researchers found that Latino students faced myriad challenges, including immigration issues, English proficiency and unstable housing that is linked to their parents’ employment status.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But Franziska Brantner from Germany's opposition Green Party said returning to Syria was not an option for many, because of the lack of infrastructure and the unstable security situation there.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Nigeria's electricity supply is unstable at the best of times, but has worsened in recent weeks due to gas supply shortages, forcing businesses and households to spend more on private power generators.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

However, his body was too unstable to immediately handle a transplant, so doctors needed time to stabilize him.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

It wasn’t terribly high—thirty feet or so—but it was steep and very unstable, the edge loose and soft from the rain.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen