fluctuate

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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

OTTAWA—Labor productivity for Canadian businesses continued to fluctuate into the end of last year, slipping slightly in the final quarter as economic activity pulled back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

According to Rubner, contracts tied to $5 trillion in underlying value will go up in smoke that day, although that figure could fluctuate between now and then.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

The 27-year-old is employed on a zero-hours basis, meaning her income can fluctuate wildly.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Another type of intensified food-gathering activity that developed was the freshwater eel fisheries of the Murray-Darling river system, where water levels in marshes fluctuate with seasonal rains.

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