peaks and valleys
plural noun
: high and low periods
There are peaks and valleys in electricity usage throughout the year.
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This seasonal revenue, in tandem with other service offerings, keeps the business balanced and potentially eliminates peaks and valleys of revenue throughout the year.
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Pete First, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
My job is important to my team but has big peaks and valleys in terms of workflow.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 6 Sep. 2024
Instead, your mixtape has great peaks and valleys – there’s such a diversity of style and approach across the songs.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024
Along the way, passengers are surrounded by stunning views of colorful autumn peaks and valleys throughout the region.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
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Pete First, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
My job is important to my team but has big peaks and valleys in terms of workflow.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 6 Sep. 2024
Instead, your mixtape has great peaks and valleys – there’s such a diversity of style and approach across the songs.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024
Along the way, passengers are surrounded by stunning views of colorful autumn peaks and valleys throughout the region.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Peaks and valleys.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaks%20and%20valleys. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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