peaks and valleys

plural noun

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

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“Peaks and valleys.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaks%20and%20valleys. Accessed 29 Nov. 2022.

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