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volatile

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


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But in Pakistan he's playing a different diplomatic role, which will require navigating tense relations between adversaries in a volatile region.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The Indonesian oil and gas producer plans to remain prudent and opportunistic in allocating capital amid volatile oil-price environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

In contrast to conventional stocks and bonds, they don’t represent stakes in anything concrete and as a result are extremely volatile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Core inflation—which excludes the more volatile food and energy prices and is considered a better determinant of long-run trends—is expected to be more muted for March, though still exhibiting some upward momentum.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

She was the one who put him down to nap, who played even-tempered peacemaker to her volatile sibling.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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