tidal

Example Sentences

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The tidal Scheldt river estuary is the main maritime access route to Antwerp port, along with several narrower canals primarily used for inland navigation.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

"We have only seen a few tidal disruption events of this type, so we don't know for sure how they're supposed to evolve," Sears said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Others see the sea change as less a legal tsunami than a tidal cultural shift — one jurors in New Mexico and California are riding, not speaking into existence.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Then a tidal wave of money poured in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

So like an unstoppable mob, like a tidal wave, like an avalanche, we rushed into Camillo Junior High, up two flights of stairs, and to the doorway of our classroom.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt