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Discover LudwigThe word "see-sawed" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to describe a situation where something fluctuates or changes back and forth, often in a manner resembling the motion of a seesaw. Example: "The stock prices see-sawed throughout the day, leaving investors uncertain." Alternatives include "fluctuated" or "oscillated."
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see-sawed
verb
Past of see-saw
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The game see-sawed from there.
The testy game see-sawed from there.
The game see-sawed before Ramirez blundered and was checkmated.
It see-sawed for the rest of the day and closed up 1.4%.
Polls in this state, which has a history of close outcomes, have see-sawed.
Most recent soundings give National a slight edge, although the two parties have see-sawed in the polls.
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The see-saw continues!
There's a see-saw.
She see-saws her hand.
This week, the see-saw tipped suddenly.
Where the see-saw goes and the nap space.
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