ups

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

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

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

And even better, I like writing it with all the ups and downs.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan