fluctuate
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The rate that would achieve the Fed’s dual mandate is unknown, interest rates fluctuate with economic performance, and inflationary expectations aren’t observable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The spreads between tax-exempt yields and Treasury yields fluctuate over long periods.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
A spokesperson for South Australia's Department of Primary Industries and Regions said cuttlefish populations "naturally fluctuate" depending on environmental conditions.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
However, the photons in each type of light fluctuate and interact in different ways.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
They kept their heads steady and mouths aimed at the microphone so that the volume of their voices didn’t fluctuate.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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The Gauchos have a roster that fluctuates among 24 varsity players, but more and more are showing up to join the team. and others are waiting to be cleared depending on the 10-week report cards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
It’s one of the largest concentrations of capybaras in São Paulo, though its exact number of members fluctuates.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
That reaction is mainly driven by changes in progesterone levels, which peak, and oestrogen, which fluctuates, triggering strong feelings of despair, loss and a lack of control.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
And the ratio might bounce around in coming quarters as tax receipts come in, tariff refunds go out and GDP fluctuates in response to inflation and revisions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 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
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That number fluctuated during the early 19th century, mostly for administrative reasons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
It hopes plug-in solar panels will help households save money and reduce reliance on overseas fuel sources, the price of which has fluctuated in recent months due to the Middle East conflict.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Equity markets fluctuated ahead of the CPI release, though Seoul enjoyed another strong day as it claws back some of the huge tech-led losses sustained in July.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Scott’s velocity has fluctuated over the past week, but Roberts said the Dodgers haven’t yet found an explanation for the trend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
I fluctuated between anticipation so intense that it was very nearly pain, and an insidious fear that picked at my resolve.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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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
Investors have increasingly turned to healthcare and biopharma stocks this summer as part of a rotation away from the fluctuating performance of tech and semiconductor stocks.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Taipei, Singapore, Jakarta and and Wellington were also up, with Manila fluctuating.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
What the polls generally failed to foresee—and arguably shouldn’t have been expected to, given the fluctuating field—was that just enough voters would ultimately coalesce behind Crowley to put him over the top.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026
“In the end, the way interest rates are fluctuating, a serious delay could cost a mint.”
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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