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fluctuate

[fluhk-choo-eyt] / ˈflʌk tʃuˌeɪt /


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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

Food and healthcare are slightly less economically sensitive, and help reduce how much Linde’s sales fluctuate.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Rates fluctuate constantly, and you don’t want to rely too heavily on a single product when you need to keep up with inflation and make your money last the rest of your life.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The rings of concentric circles along its barrel fluctuate through a rainbow of glowing colors as the weapon powers up.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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