ups and downs
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of ups and downs
First recorded in 1650–60
Example Sentences
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In this week’s episode of The Envelope podcast, the ‘Weapons’ star discusses finding viral fame with her Oscar-nominated role as Aunt Gladys after years of ups and downs.
From Los Angeles Times
Novo is in the midst of a turnaround filled with ups and downs.
From MarketWatch
Foreign governments keep tabs on the political ups and downs of American administrations to help them gauge a president’s ability to follow through on his commitments.
They have their ups and downs, but, with a little learning, the downs always lead to ups; the show treats them all with affection, as they treat each other.
From Los Angeles Times
His stories often focus on how the industry navigates the ups and downs of major geopolitical, economic and global health events.
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