tide over

Example Sentences

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Most states place the boundary between public and private property at the mean high tide line, an average tide over an astronomical epoch of 19 years.

From Washington Post

Walgreens had been relying on gains from administering COVID-19 vaccines to tide over losses from low prescription volumes and a weak flu season that has hampered over-the-counter sales of health and wellness products.

From Reuters

During the coronavirus pandemic, releases of bitcoin into the local economy helped people tide over hard times without work.

From Reuters

From just one university in March, to a dozen by the first week of April, the trickle has become a tide over the past month — depending on just where students are attending school.

From New York Times

Crews are hoping that periods of higher tide over the next few days will be conducive to helping free the Ever Given.

From Seattle Times