peaks and valleys
plural noun
: high and low periods
There are peaks and valleys in electricity usage throughout the year.
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Fonseca keeps it on the menu, though its popularity has curious peaks and valleys.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
As currents pass over the structure, the peaks and valleys redirect flow sideways and around the circle rather than straight through its center.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Travelers flock to its mountainous peaks and valleys in the eastern half of the state for scenic views, peaceful hiking trails, and quaint mountain towns.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
The stock has had its shares of peaks and valleys.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
As currents pass over the structure, the peaks and valleys redirect flow sideways and around the circle rather than straight through its center.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Travelers flock to its mountainous peaks and valleys in the eastern half of the state for scenic views, peaceful hiking trails, and quaint mountain towns.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
The stock has had its shares of peaks and valleys.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Peaks and valleys.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaks%20and%20valleys. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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