rise and fall
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Tracing Saint’s rise and fall over six seasons, the final episode was bathed in tragedy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
As Manus confirmed its separation from Meta on Tuesday, AFP looks at the rise and fall of its Meta deal:
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Alan Parker's 1991 film, The Commitments, tells the story of the rise and fall of a soul band made up of young working-class Dubliners.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Activity tends to rise and fall in cycles that average 11 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Then, mounting their ponies, they went slowly on again, feeling their way by the rise and fall of the ground.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
