up-and-down

Example Sentences

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“It’s been, obviously, an up-and-down season,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

It also fits with his theory that the simulation encourages an up-and-down story arc, not a linear one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

Moore’s departure ends an up-and-down tenure at the University of Michigan.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

A 2-0 win over Porto in his Europa League opener was followed by some up-and-down results, including a draw with Manchester United.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

So much up-and-down with this girl.“Um, yeah. 1 mean, no. We’re just... Nothing. I’ll be sitting around eating chips. Lots of burping. Lots of watching my little sister get spoiled with presents.”

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner