boom-or-bust
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Bo Bichette also presents the kind of balanced offensive profile the Dodgers are believed to seeking, as they try to shore up a lineup that too often was boom-or-bust last year.
From Los Angeles Times
Cursor, which launched one of the fastest-growing AI tools of all time, is at the center of the boom-or-bust debate raging across Silicon Valley.
That win made the Rams’ all-in, boom-or-bust mentality pay off for owner Stan Kroenke.
From Los Angeles Times
After years toggling from one washed-up quarterback to another, Indianapolis selected Florida’s Anthony Richardson, perhaps the biggest boom-or-bust prospect in the draft.
From Washington Post
The draft is often viewed with a boom-or-bust lens, which leaves you inspecting every player for savior potential.
From Washington Post
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