fluctuation
Example Sentences
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“The fluctuation in value during this time period is consistent with the entire crypto market, which is typical in a bear market,” company spokeswoman Victoria Davis told me by email.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
“The new-energy vehicles market has entered a phase of normal adjustment,” it added, saying that the short-term fluctuation was expected and does not reflect the market’s long-term trajectory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
The additional energy used during measurement can provide richer information about the clock's behavior, not only counting ticks but capturing every minor fluctuation.
From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2025
“I think there is going to be a short-term fluctuation in the trend that ultimately corrects itself and resumes the path it was on while Netanyahu is in power,” he said.
From Salon • Sep. 5, 2025
The computer reported no change in pressure over that time, other than a minor fluctuation based on temperature.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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