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Recent Examples of up-and-down
The 6-foot-7 Seattle native has had an up-and-down start to his career at UConn.
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
On cue, the entire audience replicated the up-and-down arm movements that Jey does with every match entrance.
—Shaheem Reid, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
The keypad dimmer, pictured at the top of this story, is more utilitarian, with programmable buttons for scenes or group control and up-and-down buttons for dimming at the bottom.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
Overall, it’s been an up-and-down season for Butker.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
On cue, the entire audience replicated the up-and-down arm movements that Jey does with every match entrance.
—Shaheem Reid, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
The keypad dimmer, pictured at the top of this story, is more utilitarian, with programmable buttons for scenes or group control and up-and-down buttons for dimming at the bottom.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
Overall, it’s been an up-and-down season for Butker.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
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