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ebbing and flowing



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She expects the US interest in Greenland to continue "like a wave", ebbing and flowing.

From Barron's Mar. 8, 2026

It’s an exhilarating ride that carries on over the rest of the album, ebbing and flowing between chaos and calm.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2025

And just like in humans, some of these learned behaviors become trends, ebbing and flowing in social waves.

From Scientific American Nov. 2, 2023

The unit operates continuously, with its alert status ebbing and flowing based on events of the day.

From Washington Post Jan. 17, 2023

William was warming up, his words ebbing and flowing like the sermon of a wandering preacher.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz




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