peaks and valleys

plural noun

: high and low periods
There are peaks and valleys in electricity usage throughout the year.

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It’s surrounded by the peaks and valleys of the Canadian Rockies, so interaction with nature is a part of everyday life. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 The laptop's plastic build quality has its peaks and valleys. PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025 That afternoon Fisher will delve into the peaks and valleys of building a responsible fashion business. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025 Both programs have had their peaks and valleys for different reasons this season. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peaks and valleys

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“Peaks and valleys.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaks%20and%20valleys. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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