wax and wane
Example Sentences
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Winds could wax and wane throughout the alert period, forecasters caution.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2025
The Moon is our constant companion, as we watch it wax and wane through its various phases as it glows bright in the sky.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2024
They discovered a surprising 2.4-million-year cycle where deep currents wax and wane which, in turn, is linked to periods of increased solar energy and a warmer climate.
From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2024
She said hospice has seen an uptick in patients with dementia, conditions in which “a patient can wax and wane for months or even years.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024
They understood that she could wax and wane for a long time.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
