peaks and valleys
plural noun
: high and low periods
There are peaks and valleys in electricity usage throughout the year.
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His season has been all about those peaks and valleys.
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Tony East, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
What are the peaks and valleys of dating throughout the year?
—Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 27 Dec. 2024
The backbone of this unexpected balance of peaks and valleys of the film would stem from Corbet and composer Daniel Blumberg‘s years of work prior to production on the film’s score.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Failing to plan for seasonal fluctuations For many businesses there will be peaks and valleys in sales.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Tony East, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
What are the peaks and valleys of dating throughout the year?
—Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 27 Dec. 2024
The backbone of this unexpected balance of peaks and valleys of the film would stem from Corbet and composer Daniel Blumberg‘s years of work prior to production on the film’s score.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Failing to plan for seasonal fluctuations For many businesses there will be peaks and valleys in sales.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Peaks and valleys.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaks%20and%20valleys. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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