seesaw

Example Sentences

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“The U.S. remains difficult to read because tariff and inventory effects are still creating a seesaw pattern that should continue through the year.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

All this during a rather seesaw start of the year for Netflix investors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Goals from Faisal Bangal, Geny Catamo and Diogo Calila won a seesaw struggle for the Mozambicans, who led 2-1 at half-time.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

On the other side of that seesaw expectantly sits his daughter’s faith in him.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

They balance in the children's minds as on one end of a seesaw.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz