fluctuate

Example Sentences

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This index has fluctuated widely, as you can see in the chart below, reflecting the large historical swings in the intensity of presidential pressure on the Fed.

From Barron's

The odds will fluctuate in the days ahead of the game.

From Los Angeles Times

Temperatures fluctuated right around freezing day and night, causing a repeated thaw and refreeze that made sidewalks treacherous.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sinners' total this year has been boosted by the addition of a new award, for best casting, although the number of categories has fluctuated over the years.

From BBC

This system, which uses the neurotransmitter norepinephrine to regulate cognition and bodily functions, is known to fluctuate during normal sleep.

From Science Daily