as in whims
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
the vagaries of a rather eccentric, elderly lady
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Recent Examples of vagaries
The anticipated reopening is still July 1 due to vagaries of weather and asphalt plant openings, Bennett said.
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Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The independence of the Fed from the political vagaries on Pennsylvania Avenue and Capitol Hill is considered sacrosanct—a most crucial prerequisite for a responsible monetary policy that places price stability at its core.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
The vagaries of the baseball season have a way of erasing the light years that exist between franchises and their respective infrastructures.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The independence of the Fed from the political vagaries on Pennsylvania Avenue and Capitol Hill is considered sacrosanct—a most crucial prerequisite for a responsible monetary policy that places price stability at its core.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
The vagaries of the baseball season have a way of erasing the light years that exist between franchises and their respective infrastructures.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Vagaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vagaries. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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