fluctuate
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Your return on investment may be worth it in the first few years, but it may fluctuate over time as your children go to school.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
The renewed attention around his career comes at a time when conversations about labor, dignity, and public perception remain ongoing, particularly in industries where visibility can fluctuate dramatically.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
The date of the astronomical equinox also tends to naturally fluctuate between 20 and 21 March.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
PDD had previously cautioned that its financial performance could fluctuate as it strengthens its e-commerce ecosystem and rolls out more support initiatives to keep merchants from defecting to other platforms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Rick said, “A humanoid robot is like any other machine; it can fluctuate between being a benefit and a hazard very rapidly. As a benefit it’s not our problem.”
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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