peaks and valleys
plural noun
: high and low periods
There are peaks and valleys in electricity usage throughout the year.
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Gatling, a former Ohio University linebacker, has been training Hines since 2021, so he’s seen the peaks and valleys of Hines’ NFL career.
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Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025
New songs navigate a delicate emotional imbalance Edwards' new music reflects how country music, at its emotional peaks and valleys, does not hold emotions in perfect balance.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The Stoxx 600 dropped 0.2% after a turbulent few days in which the index had multiple peaks and valleys.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Over the last two decades, the Federal Funds rate has had dramatic peaks and valleys.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025
New songs navigate a delicate emotional imbalance Edwards' new music reflects how country music, at its emotional peaks and valleys, does not hold emotions in perfect balance.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The Stoxx 600 dropped 0.2% after a turbulent few days in which the index had multiple peaks and valleys.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Over the last two decades, the Federal Funds rate has had dramatic peaks and valleys.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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“Peaks and valleys.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaks%20and%20valleys. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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