boom-or-bust
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Perkins, the founder of Skylar Capital Management, wagers in the notoriously boom-or-bust energy markets, while working on two startups, SkyFi and SynMax.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
They may just want to prepare for more boom-or-bust days ahead.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
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 ● Apr. 27, 2023
My comment: Talk about a real boom-or-bust draft.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
And last year they were the belle of the ball after completing their all-in, boom-or-bust season with a victory in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2023
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