peaks and valleys

plural noun

: high and low periods
There are peaks and valleys in electricity usage throughout the year.

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While his offense remains prone to peaks and valleys, Alexander-Walker is an unrestricted, starting-caliber shooting guard and should have a strong market. John Hollinger, New York Times, 18 June 2025 Paul has not been on board with the tariffs or Trump’s upcoming June 14 military parade in Washington, D.C. The Trump-Paul relationship has gone through peaks and valleys before. W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2025 The weekly chart of Starbucks really accentuates the cyclical pattern to the price action over the last seven years, with major peaks and valleys usually occurring every 12 to 18 months. David Keller, CNBC, 12 June 2025 The apartment was Carmelo’s home base during his time with the New York Knicks, renting it in 2015 while navigating the peaks and valleys of his illustrious career. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 May 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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