How to Use variation in a Sentence

variation

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  • For the standard variation, keep the leg closer to the ground off the floor.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 13 July 2023
  • This tile has a lot of variation, which gives a lot more depth to the space.
    — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 6 Apr. 2023
  • That's where the new variation on the technique comes in.
    — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 11 July 2024
  • Patience is the name of the game with this sumo squat variation.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 30 Nov. 2022
  • But there were variations of course—from less than a week to more than a year.
    — Tracy Brower, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2023
  • In the end, 357 recipes, plus many variations, made it into the final text.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Chozen: This is a variation of the name Chosen given to boys.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Oct. 2024
  • There’s a great deal of variation among women for all kinds of reasons.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 15 Mar. 2024
  • However, any variation of a small jig might do the trick.
    — Nicole Stone, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2024
  • In the train sequence where we all get murdered for the fourth time or something, there were variations.
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2024
  • All of them are variations of mother, father, and so on.
    — Tomris Laffly, IndieWire, 20 June 2024
  • Smith wasn’t sure what accounted for the variation in the slow-growing species.
    — Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The concept has since spread to bars across the country, many devising variations on the theme.
    — Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
  • This variation works on your balance and core strength.
    — Mallory Creveling, Health, 23 Feb. 2023
  • There are countless variations at Amazon, but here are a few that remind us of hers and can be styled the same way.
    — Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
  • There is always a way to achieve a variation of a certain style and the girls want to play dress up just like everyone else!
    — Essence, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The Crawler was a quirky variation of the Acty with the rear wheels replaced by treads wrapped around two axles and was built on special order for five years in the 1990s.
    — Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 23 Feb. 2023
  • And over about 30 years of records, the total variation from the very earliest bloom season to the very latest was a mere six days!
    — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The Moulin Pumps also come in a neutral nude variation worth checking out, too.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2023
  • In addition to the suit look, the star also posed for some pics in a variation of her iconic bodysuits.
    — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Oct. 2022
  • Gatwa added that each of the Doctors he’s spoken to has offered a variation of the same advice.
    — Devan Coggan, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2024
  • Each piece shows the grain and wood variation for a custom, natural feel.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2024
  • The variation is mainly due to the absence of a one-time royalty sale that occurred in 2023.
    — Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Swiss Army Knives come in a wide range of sizes and with a multitude of tool variations included.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Legend, 45, went for a slight variation on the classic look, sporting wide-legged trousers.
    — Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
  • And as stylish stars have demonstrated, there are so many variations on wide-leg jeans that are worth adding to your closet.
    — Erin Johnson, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
  • In terms of supply (and home values), there is some variation, as Redfin’s Zhao pointed out.
    — Alena Botros, Fortune, 30 May 2024
  • That's partly down to the fact that Italy's food scene is highly regional, with huge variation even from town to town.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN, 28 Oct. 2022
  • This slight variation in structure leads to different effects on the body and mind.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Aug. 2023
  • There are more variations in expressions such as hair and makeup and costumes.
    — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024

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