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fluctuate

[fluhk-choo-eyt] / ˈflʌk tʃuˌeɪt /


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However, the photons in each type of light fluctuate and interact in different ways.

From Science Daily Aug. 8, 2026

As a result, gross margins will fluctuate quarter to quarter in the near term.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

Experts say camels comfortably beat the heat up to around 40C by mainly allowing their body temperature to fluctuate by several degrees throughout the day to deal with outside temperature.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

But experts cautioned against reading too much into year-over-year numbers that can fluctuate based on many factors — including how authorities classify and count certain offenses.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

To be honest, due to my nine months of experience, my shifts fluctuate from night to day week after week.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

It’s one of the largest concentrations of capybaras in São Paulo, though its exact number of members fluctuates.

From Slate May 27, 2026

The cost of that fluctuates more directly in response to the oil price, so the latest global uncertainty has pushed up bills for those households refilling their tanks.

From BBC May 5, 2026

And the ratio might bounce around in coming quarters as tax receipts come in, tariff refunds go out and GDP fluctuates in response to inflation and revisions.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

I work for myself and my salary fluctuates between $80,000 and $170,000 a year.

From MarketWatch Apr. 20, 2026

In addition, receptivity to innovation fluctuates in time within the same region.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

Scott’s velocity has fluctuated over the past week, but Roberts said the Dodgers haven’t yet found an explanation for the trend.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

Energy prices have fluctuated since the conflict started on 28 February as traders reacted to disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

For most of the past decade that gap fluctuated between $10 and $15 a barrel.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

Asian equities fluctuated Tuesday following a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street as investors again questioned a long-running AI-fuelled boom, while crude largely held losses that came on the back of positive US-Iran talks.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

Innovation in China too fluctuated markedly with time.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

These adaptations evolved to optimize energy storage and usage in environments with fluctuating food availability.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

The threat from the Houthis risks further disruption to international shipping, with hostilities in the region having already led to global fuel prices fluctuating significantly.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Affordability challenges, high material costs and fluctuating mortgage rates continue to pressure homebuilding.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Families with fluctuating costs should only set aside the money they are sure they’ll spend.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

Jake gave her the extended five-day forecast complete with information about the fluctuating barometric pressure.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




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