wax and wane
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Revenue could also become more volatile since incomes of high earners wax and wane with capital gains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Winds could wax and wane throughout the alert period, forecasters caution.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2025
The Moon is our constant companion, as we watch it wax and wane through its various phases as it glows bright in the sky.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2024
They discovered a surprising 2.4-million-year cycle where deep currents wax and wane which, in turn, is linked to periods of increased solar energy and a warmer climate.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2024
They understood that she could wax and wane for a long time.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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