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Fluctuating throughout (2-3-4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

up-and-down

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This clue might be a double definition.

'fluctuating' is the first definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'throughout' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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