Example Sentences

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Sheehan’s velocity has fluctuated all season, which he and the team attributed to inconsistent mechanics.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The number of members has fluctuated over the years.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The stock price has fluctuated from as low as $229.85 per share to as high as $498.83 a share over the last 12 months.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Doncic, whose weight has fluctuated and who has sometimes missed games with nagging injuries, didn’t quite fit the template.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

The   economy has fluctuated widely in recent years.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency