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Japan's debts are more than twice the size of the entire economy, and in recent weeks yields on long-dated bonds have hit record highs while the yen has seesawed.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Under Khamenei, Iran has seesawed between subtle outreach to outright hostility with the U.S. and other Western powers.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

Estia's stock has seesawed from a peak of $A7 in 2015 to as low as A$1 in March 2020 when Australia began to implement strict pandemic lockdowns.

From Reuters • Aug. 7, 2023

The candidate in third place, who would hold the final open seat, has seesawed throughout the week.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2022

Throughout the city’s history, the balance of power has seesawed between Albany and City Hall, depending on what was at stake and who has been in charge.

From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2018