- present tense form of up (3rd person singular).
ups
Example Sentences
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"Semiconductors are an industry with a lot of ups and downs," she said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
"Continuity of care saves lives, and it can also help to facilitate better access, better follow ups, and just better health outcomes," he says.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
He has had his ups and downs since, even being excluded from head coach Thomas Tuchel's squad at one point.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
He knows the ups and downs of the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
No one ever knows what we are either, which has its ups and downs.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
