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volatile

[vol-uh-tl, -til, -tahyl] / ˈvɒl ə tl, -tɪl, -ˌtaɪl /


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“The intervention took the exchange rate quickly lower to as low as 155.05 before two-way price action developed in a fast, volatile market,” Saxo Bank strategists wrote on Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Three years ago, a group of scientists working from Susan Flores’ neighbors’ backyard using soil vapor sampling detected the presence of volatile organic compounds that they say may be associated with decomposing human remains.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Overall trade with Iran has generally remained volatile in the decades since, with outright bans on pistachio imports lasting years at a time.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Experts warn this combination, along with climate change, is creating a longer and more volatile wildfire season.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The warmth of the conjure filled her, the volatile energy of the plant existing alongside it.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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