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willy-nilly

[wil-ee-nil-ee] / ˈwɪl iˈnɪl i /
ADJECTIVE
disordered
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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The reasons for this jobs stagnation aren’t clear, though one culprit might be the uncertainty created by up-down, willy-nilly tariff policy.

From The Wall Street Journal

You can’t blame him, when his supply chain would be vulnerable to willy-nilly tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gran sent Viola home to Wales, and the rest of my friends are scattered willy-nilly.

From Literature

Are top-drawer college football teams and their name, image and likeness collectives simply trying to protect themselves from willy-nilly transfers or are they bullying players to stay put with threats of lawsuits?

From Los Angeles Times

People are no longer buying AI stocks willy-nilly.

From Barron's