as in unsteadiness
the quality or state of not being firmly fixed in position
the instability of the bridge became tragically apparent when it suddenly collapsed
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Recent Examples of instability
Countries with strong passport rankings and some political instability can still be viable, especially when financial requirements are lowered to attract participants.
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Raheel Sheikh, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
This grade typically causes no instability or pain when putting weight on the injured ankle.
—Laura Schober, Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Advertisement The 48-year-old law graduate acknowledged the need to end the instability rocking the southern African nation.
—Charles Mangwiro, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Social unrest will become more frequent, with mass protests and political instability becoming the norm in affected regions.
—Amir Husain, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Raheel Sheikh, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
This grade typically causes no instability or pain when putting weight on the injured ankle.
—Laura Schober, Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Advertisement The 48-year-old law graduate acknowledged the need to end the instability rocking the southern African nation.
—Charles Mangwiro, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Social unrest will become more frequent, with mass protests and political instability becoming the norm in affected regions.
—Amir Husain, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Instability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instability. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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