tide

Example Sentences

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The Stoxx 600 Europe Banks index was down around 7% for the year, threatening to turn the tide on a three-year run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

I observed the left parties and protesters in France working toward a broad coalition in civil society that might stem the tide of the far right.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Chiefly written by band leader RM, it's a song about surrendering to the currents of life and moving forward, even when the tide threatens to pull you under.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

I’m happy to report we’ll commence shooting season three this summer, and that a rising tide has indeed lifted all boats in season one under the 3.0 tax program,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

I feel a mounting tide of panic—like something horrible is about to happen.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer