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choppy

[chop-ee] / ˈtʃɒp i /
ADJECTIVE
wavy
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These are uncertain times —and when the market is so choppy, stocks that pay out solid dividends become a lot more attractive for investors.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The movie is well-written but haphazardly made, with some choppy editing and a soundtrack of Cheech & Chong original songs that frequently drown out the dialogue to the point of irritation.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Stocks edged higher in choppy trading, led by the Nasdaq composite, as investors remain hopeful about a Mideast conflict resolution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

So — no — this reader is not the only one to be rattled, particularly as we are already navigating choppy economic waters.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

There is a new air in our conversations, short and choppy, so hot that the effort suffocates us both.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles




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