sliding

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Rachel described her mental health as being a "sliding scale" throughout her life, as she received support through the Army via therapy and medication.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Enrollment is on a sliding scale — anywhere from $90-$280 a year — and each troop has three adult volunteer leaders who get trained on the curriculum, facilitate meetings and communicate with parents.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Prices fell during Monday’s trading session, with Brent and WTI sliding 11% and 10%, respectively, to settle at their lowest levels since March 11.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The Nasdaq composite led the declines, sliding 0.8%, while the S&P 500 dipped 0.4%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Even at the speed he was sliding across the ice, Duane could still take the time to imagine how delicious one or four blackberry Snow Delights would taste.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el