fluctuate
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John Marfield, Berkeley’s director of undergraduate admissions, said some unpredictability around enrollment means wait-list acceptance rates fluctuate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
"Our findings suggest that the regularity of bedtime, in particular, may be important for heart health. It reflects the rhythms of everyday life -- and how much they fluctuate," Nauha says.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
"Nuclear energy is essential in the energy mix," she said, arguing it provides stable electricity, unlike renewable sources such as wind and solar, whose output can fluctuate.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Your return on investment may be worth it in the first few years, but it may fluctuate over time as your children go to school.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
She weighed herself once per week, and although her weight did not fluctuate more than the three pounds her doctor assured her was normal, she took pains to maintain herself.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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