peaks and valleys
plural nounDefinition of peaks and valleys
: 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 24 Sep. 2021.
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