ebb and flow

Example Sentences

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There are signs this is more than the normal ebb and flow of executive reshuffling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Research suggests that pills which flatten the natural ebb and flow of fertility can dampen shifts in attraction that typically occur across the menstrual cycle, potentially altering initial mate choice.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

The actual figures will ebb and flow with changes in monthly expenses, inflation, your investment returns and, of course, taxes.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

But eventually the experimentation comes to resemble the ebb and flow of the narrative on which both Stewart and Poots have a firm grip.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

Sierra opened her eyes reluctantly, releasing the soothing ebb and flow of the spirit world.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older