peaks and valleys
Example Sentences
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As Sauer traversed the peaks and valleys of the pile, wind blew ash into his eyes and throat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
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
She had her hands on her knees and I touched my fingers to her knuckles, tracing the peaks and valleys, staring at her skin.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
