volatile
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It takes experienced scientists to safely mold volatile fissile material into uranium metal for a warhead and to build in other crucial components.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
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
Gold has been incredibly volatile as of late, pulling back after surging last year along with silver and some other precious metals.
From Barron's • 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
His baby teeth, which usually gave him an impish, playful appearance, now made him seem unpredictable, volatile.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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