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fluctuate

[fluhk-choo-ayt] / ˈflʌk tʃuˌeɪt /


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Attendances at Flamingo Park fluctuate between 130 and 900, but Sunday's tie with Stockport sold out in five minutes, with 2,500 fans expected.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

The prices of most major cryptocurrencies fell on the news, except for the stablecoins, which by definition can only fluctuate within tight margins.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

With these, you never lose your invested amount if you hold to maturity, but the principal value will fluctuate, along with the twice-yearly interest payment, according to the inflation rate at the time.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

The wealth of billionaires is tied heavily to stock prices that fluctuate, and they might take actions to reduce their taxes, the analysis said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 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

It population fluctuates but more than 1,000 people can be based there at any given time.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

However, because Antarctic ice coverage naturally fluctuates considerably from year to year, researchers remain uncertain whether this gradual increase reflected a meaningful long-term change.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

As packages are unveiled and sold, available inventory on the website fluctuates — which means fans can spend a lot of time checking and rechecking.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

The Northwestern figure fluctuates depending on economic and political events.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

In addition, receptivity to innovation fluctuates in time within the same region.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

Prices have always fluctuated; coupons have always rewarded some shoppers more than others.

From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026

Market expectations for another Fed rate hike in October have fluctuated since then.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Its share price has fluctuated since then, sharply declining in July and August, but it is currently trading 14% higher than its stock market debut.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

It has fluctuated around that threshold since, with the trajectory largely following oil prices for months.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

She had been chubby as a child, at least to some eyes, and in her teens her weight fluctuated wildly.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

But for Musk that’s a relatively trivial amount, even though his fluctuating trillionaire status is currently hovering below the threshold for designation.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

Rising labor costs, shipping snarls and fluctuating tariffs are driving custom home-renovation bills to eye-popping heights.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Keep in mind that a bond fund has a fluctuating share price that will move in the opposite direction of interest rates.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

"The moment women step into puberty, we are dealing with a fluctuating hormonal system," she says.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

I was out of the water, if only by a fluctuating two, three feet.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel


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