fluctuated

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Despite trillions of dollars spent, the poverty rate has fluctuated between 11% and 15% since the mid-1960s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

When the researchers tested the technology under actual outdoor conditions, the system consistently produced formic acid from water and CO2 even as sunlight levels fluctuated.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Oil prices fluctuated on the geopolitical uncertainty, with US benchmark West Texas Intermediate down over five percent, and international benchmark North Sea Brent slightly up.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Vehicle thefts have fluctuated during Bianco’s tenure but have been on the decline since 2021, according to the state data.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Having never fluctuated much in value, triple-A-rated subprime-backed CDOs registered on Morgan Stanley’s internal reports as virtually riskless.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis