as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
having no sense of purpose, he was often at the mercy of the strange megrims that sprang into his head
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Grants could be canceled due to political whims, and new layers of bureaucracy would inhibit basic scientific activities like publishing papers and attending conferences.
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And, of course, for all his whims on the basketball court to come true.
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Wealth buys choice, leverage, and a cushion for the vagaries of a market economy.
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This is especially true for small businesses, which are particularly vulnerable to the vagaries of California’s most hostile business environment in the nation.
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“Megrim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megrim. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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