volatile
Example Sentences
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Experts say it hasn’t been achieved on a large scale because the process is volatile and expensive.
From Los Angeles Times
U.S. natural gas futures gave up early gains and settled lower in volatile trade.
The core consumer price index -- which excludes volatile fresh food -- came in at three percent in November, the same rate as the previous month and in line with expectations.
From Barron's
The core figure, which strips out volatile food and energy, rose 2.6%, also a good bit below estimates.
From Barron's
Cocoa prices have been volatile over the past two years, which has a big impact on his firm.
From BBC
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