Example Sentences

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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

Shares of CoreWeave have fluctuated over the last few months, shedding over 30% since October as investors have wondered if the business model of renting out AI infrastructure is sustainable.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

While security costs have fluctuated in the years since, they have remained high compared to pre-2016 levels.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Mortgage rates since then have fluctuated but remained well below year-ago levels, with Mortgage News Daily registering Wednesday’s average 30-year mortgage rate at 6.05%.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Inaccurate data from countries with high incidences of MDR have made it difficult for pharmaceutical companies to meet demand for these drugs consistently, and therefore market prices have fluctuated.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French