Egekeze said at the time, "It is completely different talking to another kicker who has had those up-and-down days.

The Dow Jones industrial average broke through the 12,000 barrier last week and despite some up-and-down days, it closed on Friday in that higher altitude.

But it was an up-and-down day for the struggle at Fukushima Daiichi: two workers were injured when water, contaminated with radiation, got into their boots.

Everybody has their up-and-down days.

Libby Lenton of Australia had an up-and-down day.

Treasury Market Prices of Treasury bonds and notes fell a little in an up-and-down day of trading yesterday.

Indian Vale contributed to an up-and-down day for the Todd Pletcher stable.

After an up-and-down day, the popular yardstick of 30 blue-chip stocks finished with a small gain for a 13th consecutive advance, its longest string ever.

The dollar finished higher against most major currencies yesterday after an up-and-down day of trading in the foreign exchange markets.

"We're having some big up-and-down days in a largely direction-less market."