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boom-or-bust

American  
[boom-er-buhst] / ˈbum ərˈbʌst /

adjective

  1. boom-and-bust.


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The Rams, set up for a boom-or-bust season akin to 2021, were primed for another typical big swing with the 13th pick.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026

Many investors and tech analysts are watching the company closely as a barometer for the AI boom-or-bust debate due to the difficulty of the Stargate project.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026

They may just want to prepare for more boom-or-bust days ahead.

From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026

The draft is often viewed with a boom-or-bust lens, which leaves you inspecting every player for savior potential.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 24, 2023

The plan appears to be boom-or-bust on that side of the ball, but if 5 1/2 turnovers per game is what it takes for USC this is going to be a wild ride.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2022

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