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instability

[in-stuh-bil-i-tee] / ˌɪn stəˈbɪl ɪ ti /


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He writes that he appreciates it for being a highly structured religion, something that provides him comfort after the chaos and instability of his youth.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

"The current instability in Westminster must not be allowed to hamper our ability to pursue the issues which matter to the people of Wales."

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

High energy prices were weighing on the group and global instability was hitting consumer sentiment worldwide, the company said.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

He notes that the valley is a predominantly immigrant community, where many youth grapple with complex challenges in their everyday lives, including housing instability, high poverty rates and language barriers, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

I spent that weekend in a slushy mix of anxiety about the country’s instability and delight at watching Otto fill out into a handsome young bonobo.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer




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