fluctuation
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Finally, the El Nino event, a natural climate fluctuation that warms temperatures and leads to changes in wind patterns, is proving stronger than expected this year.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
It may be too early to say whether this is a structural change or just the sort of cyclical fluctuation we sometimes see in manufacturing.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
This 16% fluctuation then is pretty dramatic, but it’s not a one-off.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
According to Margolis, the smaller trim size was previously the industry standard for U.S.-based publishing houses, and any fluctuation is due to the evolution of printing technology.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
The slightest fluctuation in the weather outside my window, the smallest passing cloud, the changing position of the sun affected the mood of that room.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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It says the market is particularly sensitive to fluctuations as a result of heat waves and concern for winter supplies.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
These technologies generate electricity, when planned and coordinated together, and they can relieve stress on the grid, reduce peak demand and respond to fluctuations in milliseconds through advanced battery controls and smart inverter technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
"The back-and-forth in monthly home sales activity, driven by mild fluctuations in mortgage rates, shows how sensitive home buyers are to affordability conditions," said NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun in a statement.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Rather than acting independently, the particles appear to coordinate their behavior in a way that suppresses current fluctuations.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
Almost never does a commentator say that the market’s activity for the day or even the week was largely a result of random fluctuations.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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