peaks and valleys
plural noun
: high and low periods
There are peaks and valleys in electricity usage throughout the year.
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The big picture: An Axios analysis of Google Trends data (charted above) shows the dramatic peaks and valleys of America's attention span since January.
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Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Your side hustle’s sales history is full of peaks and valleys.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
But one week in, the insistent refrain from him and players has been that any peaks and valleys are outweighed by Westbrook’s loud practice outbursts of passion and the quiet moments of compassion.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
Through the human Alba and her wolf companion Neva, Nomada explores the peaks and valleys of being responsible for new life, and every emotion that comes from it.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Your side hustle’s sales history is full of peaks and valleys.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
But one week in, the insistent refrain from him and players has been that any peaks and valleys are outweighed by Westbrook’s loud practice outbursts of passion and the quiet moments of compassion.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
Through the human Alba and her wolf companion Neva, Nomada explores the peaks and valleys of being responsible for new life, and every emotion that comes from it.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Peaks and valleys.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaks%20and%20valleys. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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