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fluctuate

[fluhk-choo-ayt] / ˈflʌk tʃuˌeɪt /


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At higher temperatures, the direction of that magnetism, known as the atom's magnetic moment, can fluctuate freely.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

People may also fluctuate, moving closer—or away—from a parent at different times.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

The wealth of billionaires is tied heavily to stock prices that fluctuate, and they might take actions to reduce their taxes, the analysis said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

It matters because prices for fruit, especially high-value berries such as strawberries or blueberries can fluctuate wildly.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Another type of intensified food-gathering activity that developed was the freshwater eel fisheries of the Murray-Darling river system, where water levels in marshes fluctuate with seasonal rains.

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

Scientists often study a measurement called functional connectivity, which describes how closely activity in different parts of the brain fluctuates together.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Two central midfielders and two central defenders look to solve problems against pressing attackers with a shape that fluctuates between a 2-2 or a 3-1.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

As packages are unveiled and sold, available inventory on the website fluctuates — which means fans can spend a lot of time checking and rechecking.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

The Northwestern figure fluctuates depending on economic and political events.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 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

Arrivals have fluctuated over the decades, but plunged sharply during the Covid pandemic when many nations shut their borders.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

After the cryptocurrency was first released, back in 2009, its price had fluctuated between nothing and $1 for over two years.

From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026

The share-price performances of hyperscalers like Amazon and Alphabet have fluctuated due to sentiment over the AI boom.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

Leclerc stayed out, and led the race with Antonelli close behind but the gap fluctuated as the Mercedes driver managed his tyres.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

Having never fluctuated much in value, triple-A-rated subprime-backed CDOs registered on Morgan Stanley’s internal reports as virtually riskless.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Keep in mind that a bond fund has a fluctuating share price that will move in the opposite direction of interest rates.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

"The moment women step into puberty, we are dealing with a fluctuating hormonal system," she says.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

"Of course, we feel caught in the middle," he added, as he he watched a screen showing fluctuating gold prices across the globe.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

However, headline inflation is expected to be lower than previously assessed, it said Wednesday, reflecting fluctuating global energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

In connection with the nearly universal use of insecticides that are liver poisons, it is interesting to note the sharp rise in hepatitis that began during the 1950’s and is continuing a fluctuating climb.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson


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