Example Sentences

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Shares were fluctuating in early trading, falling 3% after rising more than 10% earlier.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

It was kind of surreal because the polls were fluctuating so much.

From Slate • Jan. 10, 2017

He thought there should be a stable background, but concentrations were fluctuating.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2013

A government spokesman said numbers were fluctuating and some meals were being eaten.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2012

The judgments which had been given in the courts of law were fluctuating and various, resting on no settled principle. 

From Self help; with illustrations of conduct and perseverance by Smiles, Samuel