fluctuate

Example Sentences

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"Dragon fruit has helped me diversify the farm income. If coffee prices fall or pepper prices fluctuate, crops like dragon fruit helped me sustain the estate," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

OTTAWA—Labor productivity for Canadian businesses continued to fluctuate into the end of last year, slipping slightly in the final quarter as economic activity pulled back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

According to Rubner, contracts tied to $5 trillion in underlying value will go up in smoke that day, although that figure could fluctuate between now and then.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

The company has cautioned investors that metrics such as revenue and gross profit will fluctuate wildly between quarters until the company achieves broader commercialization.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Hugh has been advised to try again: scores can fluctuate according to stress and circumstance, and he's right on the cusp of Mensa qualification.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris