ups

Example Sentences

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The investor ups their order to 200 shares, still hoping to get 50.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

WSJ: How will you use FedEx Freight’s independence to help you better handle the ups and downs in the freight business, including fuel prices?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Eisenhower instructs the two men to come to an agreement and “Pressure” follows the ups and downs of their working relationship over the course of several days.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

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

From BBC • May 20, 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