falling tide

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That means a rising VIX would coincide with an S&P 500 selloff, and that falling tide would lower all boats.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

"Whales may be easily deceived and caught out by the gently sloping tidal flats and a rapidly falling tide," it said in a statement on Thursday.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

We had drifted onto the reef in a falling tide with no idea how much damage had been done ... by the fire or the coral.

From The Guardian • Dec. 28, 2016

Hard rain, stiff winds, and a falling tide had conspired and left us wet and chilled.

From Scientific American • Oct. 30, 2015

Reluctantly he slid off the Molly Bell and let the falling tide carry him to shore.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen