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
Spring is a transition season, notorious for big ups and downs in temperature.
From BBC • May 9, 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
Still, the ups and downs of Whitiker’s middle-class existence show that the transition out of poverty is not an easy one.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
