fluctuations

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Fluctuations in oil prices mean more expensive—or even inaccessible—energy and transport for businesses and consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The project was carried out in the context of the Collaborative Research Centre SFB 1432 "Fluctuations and Nonlinearities in Classical and Quantum Matter beyond Equilibrium."

From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2025

Fluctuations last week pushed prices as high as $96.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2023

Fluctuations in significant ocean currents around Japan can also affect water temperatures and the activity of local species.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023

"Fluctuations are always common at this time of the year," said Traffick; "but I observe that trade always becomes brisk a little before Christmas."

From Ayala's Angel by Trollope, Anthony