riptide
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And as “Blow Out” reminds us, all it takes to be pulled into this vicious riptide is the squeal of a shot-out tire skidding against the asphalt.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Investors felt a slight reprieve on Friday from the riptide that’s been gathering around artificial intelligence and the stock market.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 14, 2026
An inquest heard a "suggestion" a riptide led to the pair drowning.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2023
She noted that most companies are now bringing out product lines that have been in the works for at least a year, meaning that the Pride riptide may be only just beginning.
From Washington Times ● May 29, 2023
The riptide was roaring after them, threatening to engulf the three puny boats with a deluge of ice and slush.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
With the increased risk of riptides and sneaker waves, “ideally you align your actions to mitigate something happening,” Bain said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2025
At popular beaches on Lake Michigan, swimmers must navigate crashing waves and dangerous riptides on their own.
From New York Times ● Jun. 9, 2022
Part of Singapore's reason for dismissing American pedagogy is "navigational" in a geopolitical sense: Lee Hsien Loong likens his country to a small but doughty craft breasting powerful riptides of global economics and politics.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2021
More than currents and riptides were swirling after a mysterious object was removed from the water near Taylor Swift’s oceanfront mansion in Westerly, Rhode Island.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2017
Three spiral lighthouses took shape along the rocky coast, warning sailors away from the treacherous cliffs and quick riptides of Deliene’s coastline.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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