running hot and cold

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With his hitting running hot and cold at times, Seager had been playing at a high level defensively for the entire season, making a slew of tough plays and diving stops.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2018

The outdoor kitchen has running hot and cold water, and on the lawn a few feet away, Mr. Moffett grows tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in raised vegetable beds, often bringing the produce to Barrington’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2018

The Bulls are another playoff team running hot and cold lately.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2016

Support for coach Ron Zook is said to be running hot and cold.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2011

There is no elegance or luxury, though most of the cottages have modern toilets, porcelain bath-tubs with running hot and cold water.

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