ups and downs
Example Sentences
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Inventories are the shock absorbers of the energy world: They smooth out the tension between the ups and downs of supply and the usually steady pace of demand.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
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
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
Meanwhile, Celtic are aiming for an unlikely double in a season of ups and downs after Martin O'Neill masterminded yet another Scottish Premiership title last weekend.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
For people who spent their workdays watching the ups and downs of reactor pressure and heat, and making constant adjustments to keep things running safely, it was a worst-case scenario.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
