ups and downs

Example Sentences

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A high-school athlete, she had ups and downs with body image and food after having two children, and buying new clothes for herself wasn’t a favorite exercise.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

It's been a season with a lot of ups and downs.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“The intermediate is where we’re seeing the ups and downs, but we can pick and choose what comes out of it,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

“Last year we said it’s going to be a difficult year with many ups and downs and mistakes. And then, bang, second race,” said Wolff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

There had been ups and downs since, but the heart of it remained: When Dawn looked at Vic, she saw Vic exactly as he wanted to be seen.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan