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up-and-down

[uhp-uhn-doun] / ˈʌp ənˈdaʊn /




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They are used to up-and-down incomes, unlike many of us who have grown accustomed to consistent ups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

But after five up-and-down months with him, his players say they’re cool with Cronin, who has shaken off what feels like an annual wave of national criticism.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Moore’s departure ends an up-and-down tenure at the University of Michigan.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

A 2-0 win over Porto in his Europa League opener was followed by some up-and-down results, including a draw with Manchester United.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

The rest of the afternoon was an up-and-down affair.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge




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