unpredictably
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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It warned that "when applied unpredictably, tariffs are inherently disruptive, undermining confidence and stability across global markets and creating further uncertainty across international supply chains".
From Barron's
Centerview in court filings has argued that being available at all hours and working unpredictably during an active deal is a basic requirement of the investment banking analyst job.
The ball travelled unpredictably across the sodden surface.
From BBC
When hurling down the ball with a wobbling seam rather than looking to hoop it, some deliveries jag unpredictably off the surface after pitching.
From BBC
It isn’t clear whether the service categories that produced the swings this summer continued to move unpredictably or settled into a more stable pattern.
From Barron's
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