The transition would surely be bumpy, as it was in those places, but in the end the country would be stronger.

He must have had some ups and downs in life to make him such a churl.

Of course, we all encounter problems and obstacles every day, but most of them are trivial compared with the problems many people experience.

I lived through many ups and downs, fears, stresses, and also wonderful moments of common humanity during the seven year war that ended in 1962.

It is my ardent wish to serve you at this historical moment and to support you on your sometimes laborious way to the light.