rise and fall
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But the UFW’s fortunes would rise and fall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
The Sun normally follows an activity cycle lasting approximately 11 years, during which the number of sunspots and the strength of solar magnetic activity rise and fall.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
He often used music, film clips and photos of global political leaders to make dramatic videos while talking about the rise and fall of the share market and prices of gold and silver.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
From the rise and fall of the signal’s pitch as the satellite passed overhead, the scientists could reconstruct the entire orbit from a listening post.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
The tiny bird didn’t stir, except perhaps for a small rise and fall of its chest.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
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