oscillating

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Many physical systems behave like tiny oscillating objects, similar to springs or pendulums.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

"Financial markets are oscillating in a narrow, uneasy range as traders sized up the countdown to Donald Trump's Iran deadline," wrote Stephen Innes at SPI Asset Management.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Inconsequential wins and losses spread out for hours on end, my money gently oscillating with the tide.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

I couldn’t center the clay on my wheel, causing it to wobble uncontrollably as I also struggled to control the wheel’s speed, oscillating between going too slow and too fast.

From Salon • May 25, 2025

He tugged on Jam’s hand, then let it go, his head oscillating between her and Pet.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi