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Recent Examples of up-and-down
Harden had his second strong game, and the up-and-down postseason for Cleveland’s vaunted backcourt is certainly on an upswing.
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Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Like most of the major film festivals, Cannes has had an up-and-down history with its representation of animation.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
Ayton has previously referred to Smart as a brother’s keeper, a voice of leadership during the 27-year-old big man’s up-and-down season.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
All setting up for an up-and-down season.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
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Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Like most of the major film festivals, Cannes has had an up-and-down history with its representation of animation.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
Ayton has previously referred to Smart as a brother’s keeper, a voice of leadership during the 27-year-old big man’s up-and-down season.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
All setting up for an up-and-down season.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-and-down
vertical
Adjective
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On the walls hung vertical scrolls of Chinese calligraphy.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Floor maltings still running the traditional way, coopers making barrels on site, a 30-year vertical tasting conducted without theatrics.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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