Example Sentences
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Until this past Supreme Court term, emergency applications fluctuated year to year but showed no clear upward trend.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Asian equities fluctuated Tuesday following a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street as investors again questioned a long-running AI-fuelled boom, while crude largely held losses that came on the back of positive US-Iran talks.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
But the first cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin weren’t backed by anything, and thus their value fluctuated wildly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
Vehicle thefts have fluctuated during Bianco’s tenure but have been on the decline since 2021, according to the state data.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026
The number of people who lived in the home at any given time fluctuated between five and nine, which made for tight living conditions.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
