riptide

Example Sentences

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“The major point of concern is for currents, particularly strong riptide currents,” said Carrie Braun, director of public affairs and community engagement for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

From Los Angeles Times

“A Thousand Steps,” its title taken from one of the city’s famous beaches, is as powerful as a riptide in summer.

From Los Angeles Times

At the same time, driving with a tiny creature in the back seat felt to me like leaping into a riptide during a storm.

From New York Times

Live music in 2020 was a riptide of fear and confusion, dragging the whole business out to sea.

From Los Angeles Times

The farther north I went, the rougher the water got; a riptide warning kept me out of the ocean for the rest of my trip.

From Washington Post