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Moreover, DeBusschere says, investors should expect some bumpiness in terms of R&D, particularly because AI remains in its relative infancy.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

This week’s bumpiness for stocks came despite another blowout profit report from Nvidia, which has rocketed to become one of Wall Street’s most influential stocks amid a frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024

Ms Lewellen, from Bradford, told the BBC the pilot had warned passengers to "expect some bumpiness" during the flight and landing.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2023

The pain got worse with the bumpiness of the road all along the way.

From New York Times • May 3, 2022

Tunings that are slightly off from the pure interval, however, will result in a combined wave that has an extra bumpiness in it.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones