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Recent Examples of volatility
Martha Stewart’s early years The documentary continues with Stewart’s upbringing in Nutley, New Jersey, a place marked by her father’s volatility and her mother’s emotional distance.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2024
Current polls show an incredibly close race, suggesting a tight contest that could bring volatility to markets and emotions alike.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 3 Nov. 2024
Shared Reputational Challenges Cryptocurrency's early days were marred by stories of fraud, volatility and associations with illicit activities.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Depending on the index used in the calculation, art has delivered long-term returns between 7.5% and 11.5%, with lower volatility than the stock market and low correlation to other asset classes.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2024
Current polls show an incredibly close race, suggesting a tight contest that could bring volatility to markets and emotions alike.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 3 Nov. 2024
Shared Reputational Challenges Cryptocurrency's early days were marred by stories of fraud, volatility and associations with illicit activities.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Depending on the index used in the calculation, art has delivered long-term returns between 7.5% and 11.5%, with lower volatility than the stock market and low correlation to other asset classes.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volatility
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Medium aside, one thing remains consistent: Campbell’s eccentricities are palpable but never alienating.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
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Alonge captured the eccentricity of Nigeria’s earliest social and political class in the 1970s.Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
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Trump and his supporters, including billionaire Elon Musk, have spread misinformation about election irregularities and fraud in Pennsylvania, despite officials saying their claims have no merit.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Because of the decentralized electoral system, an individual state does have the power to delay or subvert the process of appointing electors—perhaps by alleging voting irregularities—even in the event of a clear popular-vote victory for a certain candidate in that state.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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This formula is also a favorite amongst our editors, who swear by it for addressing skin dehydration concerns, such as dry patches and flakiness.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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For those whose dry, sensitive skin can tolerate retinoids, this formula is a must-try to help stave off irritation and flakiness.Emily Orofino, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Volatility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volatility. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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