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fluctuate

[fluhk-choo-eyt] / ˈflʌk tʃuˌeɪt /


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Investors should realize that BDC dividends can fluctuate, and investors should watch credit quality and the direction of interest rates for indications of where they may be headed.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

"Our findings suggest that the regularity of bedtime, in particular, may be important for heart health. It reflects the rhythms of everyday life -- and how much they fluctuate," Nauha says.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

The BBC understands that vacancy numbers fluctuate, but students say there is a clear gap between training numbers and available posts and are calling for guaranteed employment.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The surcharges fluctuate based on the cost of diesel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

She weighed herself once per week, and although her weight did not fluctuate more than the three pounds her doctor assured her was normal, she took pains to maintain herself.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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