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Recent Examples of up-and-down
And resources remain slim as former athletic director Damon Evans left Maryland for SMU in March to cap his up-and-down tenure.
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Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2025
The loss to Adesanya was the start of an up-and-down run for Tavares under the UFC banner.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
And with up-and-down shooting nights and the burden of guarding All-Stars every night, the scrutiny followed.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 May 2025
Even this year was somewhat up-and-down before the 4 Nations break.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2025
The loss to Adesanya was the start of an up-and-down run for Tavares under the UFC banner.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
And with up-and-down shooting nights and the burden of guarding All-Stars every night, the scrutiny followed.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 May 2025
Even this year was somewhat up-and-down before the 4 Nations break.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-and-down
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With a flattering mix of horizontal and vertical lines, this maxi brings just enough visual interest to feel elevated.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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Shop pretty and practical options to help your vegetable plants, various herbs, and seasonal blooms flourish, including ceramic pots, stackable vertical planters, and rustic whiskey barrel pots.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 May 2025
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“Up-and-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up-and-down. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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