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    ups and downs

    US /ˈʌpsənˈdaʊnz/

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    UK /ˈʌpsənˈdaʊnz/

    A1
    n. pl.Noun (plural)A mixture of good and bad things that happen in a situation or relationship.
    Every relationship has its ups and downs.
    phr.PhraseA mixture of good and bad things that happen in a situation or relationship.
    Every relationship has its ups and downs.

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    Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World

    10:27Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World
    • The firm has faced many ups and downs over the course of my career here, and it's clear we have challenges that we need to urgently address right now.

      The firm has faced many ups and downs over the course of my career here, and it's clear we have challenges that we need to urgently address right now.

    B1

    Shohei Ohtani agrees to 'historic' $700M megadeal with Dodgers

    02:25Shohei Ohtani agrees to 'historic' $700M megadeal with Dodgers
    • Especially to the Angels fans who supported me through all the ups and downs, your guys's support and cheer meant the world to me.

      Especially to the Angels fans who supported me through all the ups and downs, your guys's support and cheer meant the world to me.

    B1

    Neuroplasticity Explained: How to Rewire Your Brain for Mental Strength

    12:30Neuroplasticity Explained: How to Rewire Your Brain for Mental Strength
    • And this flexibility is the basis for being able to navigate the ups and downs and develop resilience.

      And this flexibility is the basis for being able to navigate the ups and downs and develop resilience.

    • and this flexibility is the basis for being able to navigate the ups and downs and develop resilience.

      and this flexibility is the basis for being able to navigate the ups and downs and develop resilience.

    B1

    Kiki's Delivery Service | Studio Ghibli | Movie Review

    03:42Kiki's Delivery Service | Studio Ghibli | Movie Review
    • As we all go through life trying to figure out what makes us happy and what we're good at, it's refreshing to see the ups and downs.

      As we all go through life trying to figure out what makes us happy and what we're good at, it's refreshing to see the ups and downs.

    • As we all go through life trying to figure out what makes us happy and what we're good at, it's refreshing to see the ups and downs.

      As we all go through life trying to figure out what makes us happy and what we're good at, it's refreshing to see the ups and downs.

    B1

    Conversation Skills: 5 questions to make you the most interesting person in the room

    14:24Conversation Skills: 5 questions to make you the most interesting person in the room
    • Not a journey that you have to go through, but something that's fun, that has some ups and downs, that keeps you around.

      Not a journey that you have to go through, but something that's fun, that has some ups and downs, that keeps you around.

    • something that's fun, that has some ups and downs, that keeps you around.

      something that's fun, that has some ups and downs, that keeps you around.

    A2

    Husbands create 7 hours of extra housework a week

    02:57Husbands create 7 hours of extra housework a week
    • It's given me tools to cope with life's ups and downs and make changes in my life about patterns that just were not serving me.

      It's given me tools to cope with life's ups and downs and make changes in my life about patterns that just were not serving me.

    • It's given me tools to cope with life's ups and downs and make changes in my life about patterns that just were not serving me.

      It's given me tools to cope with life's ups and downs and make changes in my life about patterns that just were not serving me.

    B1

    Serena Williams: From Tennis GOAT to VC Powerhouse

    14:40Serena Williams: From Tennis GOAT to VC Powerhouse
    • You also have to be determined, you know, through ups and downs, be determined to keep going.

      You also have to be determined, you know, through ups and downs, be determined to keep going.

    • You also have to be determined, you know, to through ups and downs, be determined to keep going.

      You also have to be determined, you know, to through ups and downs, be determined to keep going.

    A2

    Songs You Didnt Know Were Written By Lady Gaga

    08:08Songs You Didnt Know Were Written By Lady Gaga
    • The smooth pop groove is an ode to the ups and downs of a rocky relationship.

      The smooth pop groove is an ode to the ups and downs of a rocky relationship.

    • The smooth pop groove is an ode to the ups and downs of a rocky relationship.

      The smooth pop groove is an ode to the ups and downs of a rocky relationship.

    B2

    4 Simple Habits That Will Change Your Life (Animated)

    04:224 Simple Habits That Will Change Your Life (Animated)
    • He had some ups and downs, but after about 6 months, he had fully stopped.

      He had some ups and downs, but after about 6 months, he had fully stopped.

    • He had some ups and downs but after about six months,

      He had some ups and downs but after about six months,

    A2

    From Mania to Depression: Living with Bipolar Disorder

    05:06From Mania to Depression: Living with Bipolar Disorder
    • While emotional changes of bipolar I and II can spread over weeks, the ups and downs of cyclothymia often happen spontaneously over shorter periods, even within the same day.

      While emotional changes of bipolar I and II can spread over weeks, the ups and downs of cyclothymia often happen spontaneously over shorter periods, even within the same day.

    • While emotional changes of Bipolar I and II can spread over weeks, the ups and downs of Cyclothymia often happen spontaneously over shorter periods, even within the same day.

      While emotional changes of Bipolar I and II can spread over weeks, the ups and downs of Cyclothymia often happen spontaneously over shorter periods, even within the same day.

    B2