peaks and valleys
plural noun
: high and low periods
There are peaks and valleys in electricity usage throughout the year.
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Though Baylor has had its share of peaks and valleys the past decade or so, the Bears have won seven of nine since the mid-point of last season.
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Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Instead of overloading the calendar, Adam teaches leaders to harness their natural energy rhythms, the peaks and valleys that drive focus and motivation.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
For the trio of videos, Gray and Fogelmanis play Wilson and Brando, best friends who have a whirlwind summer romance full of emotional peaks and valleys — and a whole lot of kissing.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
This is likely just a practical way to keep a sense of variety within each episode, but that fragmentation can also lead to some real peaks and valleys.
—Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2025
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Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Instead of overloading the calendar, Adam teaches leaders to harness their natural energy rhythms, the peaks and valleys that drive focus and motivation.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
For the trio of videos, Gray and Fogelmanis play Wilson and Brando, best friends who have a whirlwind summer romance full of emotional peaks and valleys — and a whole lot of kissing.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
This is likely just a practical way to keep a sense of variety within each episode, but that fragmentation can also lead to some real peaks and valleys.
—Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peaks and valleys
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“Peaks and valleys.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaks%20and%20valleys. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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