fluctuate

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While some of the company's contracts include fuel escalators, allowing the price paid by the customer to fluctuate depending on the cost of diesel, many do not allow the firm to recoup increased fuel costs.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Researchers from Georgetown University, Northwestern University and Texas A&M University found that these star ratings fluctuate so much for individual homes that it is hard to take them at face value.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

To be sure, oil prices can fluctuate wildly in times of uncertainty.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

“Our WA Parish facility ran in 2025 within its permitted limits,” an NRG spokesman said, noting that emissions at all facilities fluctuate based on how often they operate and fuel variations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

She weighed herself once per week, and although her weight did not fluctuate more than the three pounds her doctor assured her was normal, she took pains to maintain herself.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng