ups and downs

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Race Across the World: The Detour will chart the ups and downs of the series with the help of a different guest each week, including comedians and celebrity fans of the show.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

That said, how the funds perform from here, will depend on how volatile the market is and the unique path of ups and downs it takes to get to its final destination.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

She adds that her album was also inspired by a marginalized group that stuck by her side through her ups and downs: the LGBTQ+ community.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

After a year of ups and downs with my own electric vehicle—which I still love overall—here are the downsides people should consider before taking the leap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

At Wits, I met many people who were to share with me the ups and downs of the liberation struggle, and without whom I would have accomplished very little.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela