up-and-down
Example Sentences
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The hiring rate has shown a similar up-and-down pattern.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
So in effect, you as an individual investor are competing with institutions that don’t worry as much about the up-and-down moves of bonds over time or whether they are a good value.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
He said it has been an "up-and-down" season for Celtic but his team are still very much in the mix after their win at Fir Park.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
After an up-and-down regular season, it appeared that the former No. 1 overall pick was ready to live up to the hype.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2026
Ruthanne handed me the note written in straight up-and-down letters that looked like they were plodding across the page.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
