volatile
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But while some have been pushed to the brink, others, whose core businesses are more profitable in a war or who benefit from volatile energy prices, have seen record earnings.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
"Since the start of the conflict, commodity prices and refining margins have been highly volatile," it added.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Core index readings strip out food and energy prices, which tend to be volatile, especially this year’s nearly 70% surge in U.S.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
In that environment, icy material and volatile compounds could accumulate more easily, allowing the planets to build thicker, heavier atmospheres.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
"The whole park is so volatile that it’s essentially impossible to draw conclusions from almost anything that happens."
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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