fluctuation

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"While a laser looks to the naked eye like a steady beam, there's actually a lot of fluctuation, which causes noise when you're using lasers for measurement," says Vamivakas.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

“The fluctuation in value during this time period is consistent with the entire crypto market, which is typical in a bear market,” company spokeswoman Victoria Davis told me by email.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Then there might be stocks screened on other criteria, such as high profitability or minimal price fluctuation, or a couple of “strategic,” “discovery” or “dynamic” funds to make the mix sound more enticing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

This is up 13% on the last three months, but due to fluctuation over the last year represents a smaller increase - of 2% - from September 2024.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

The slightest fluctuation in the weather outside my window, the smallest passing cloud, the changing position of the sun affected the mood of that room.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos