fluctuate

Example Sentences

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The renewed attention around his career comes at a time when conversations about labor, dignity, and public perception remain ongoing, particularly in industries where visibility can fluctuate dramatically.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Researchers from Georgetown University, Northwestern University and Texas A&M University found that these star ratings fluctuate so much for individual homes that it is hard to take them at face value.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

The 27-year-old is employed on a zero-hours basis, meaning her income can fluctuate wildly.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

“Our WA Parish facility ran in 2025 within its permitted limits,” an NRG spokesman said, noting that emissions at all facilities fluctuate based on how often they operate and fuel variations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Some nearby examples, tens or hundreds of millions of light-years away, are powerful sources of X-rays, infrared radiation and radio waves, have extremely luminous cores and fluctuate in brightness on time scales of weeks.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan