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fluctuate

[fluhk-choo-eyt] / ˈflʌk tʃuˌeɪt /


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To be sure, the report represents an early snapshot, and numbers may fluctuate.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The dollar and Treasury yields continue to fluctuate at elevated levels, leaving precious metals without a clear directional catalyst.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

After that, if the temperature doesn’t fluctuate, it would “tell us that the fire problem, or the small explosion, has been mitigated,” McGovern said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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 rings of concentric circles along its barrel fluctuate through a rainbow of glowing colors as the weapon powers up.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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