peaks and valleys
Example Sentences
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In coherent light, the waves remain synchronized so that their peaks and valleys follow a predictable pattern.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
New data centers use enormous amounts of power, and usage can ramp up and down quickly, so they need devices that can quickly meet that demand and help smooth the peaks and valleys.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
There will be short, sharp peaks and valleys, but if you can’t stand the rises and falls in altitude, hand over those anxieties to your silent, hardworking virtual self.
From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026
Asked if he had a sense of his performance as a poker player, Goldstein answered, “Unfortunately,” before estimating that he lost about $10 million through the peaks and valleys of high-stakes games over the years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026
The talks continued for more than two years, in peaks and valleys of hope and gloom, while the test ranges remained silent.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
