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People who have gone through ups and downs in relationships, struggles with family and figuring out who your real family is, not just by blood but who your chosen family is.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Jessica Tran, 31, an auto detailing influencer outside Los Angeles with 1.6 million followers on TikTok, said the industry has its ups and downs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
He knows the ups and downs of the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
For fans like Vevee, who have followed the group through its ups, downs and then its meteoric rise, watching the comeback tour on home turf is special.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
The help could involve police and detectives—as well as higher ups.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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