Example Sentences

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Even though the stock-bond correlation has oscillated widely over the years, this ratio has remained remarkably constant — as you can see from the chart above.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

The Korean won has oscillated between a sharp appreciation in the first half of last year and then a deep depreciation in the second.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Expectations about the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting oscillated sharply this past week, with a quarter-point cut in the federal-funds target rate once again being the odds-on bet.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

Throughout its history, Pakistan has oscillated from more civilian autonomy to overt control under military leaders like General Pervez Musharraf and General Zia-ul-Haq.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

As I turned away to continue walking up the trail, my emotions oscillated between nervous anticipation and a nearly overwhelming sense of dread.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer