fluctuated

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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

His grades have fluctuated wildly; he made the honor roll when the iPad was briefly removed, only to slide back as his school-day viewing surged to as much as 240 minutes in a single day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The number of countries in the cartel has fluctuated over the years, but in addition to the five founding members it also includes Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Libya, Nigeria and the Republic of the Congo.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Stocks fluctuated, with Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei sharply up on the back of AI-fuelled tech gains following US giant Intel's healthy revenue forecasts.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 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