tidal

Example Sentences

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And so when that case doesn’t break through, we blame that person for their case not breaking through, as opposed to the larger tidal wave.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The tidal Scheldt river estuary is the main maritime access route to Antwerp port, along with several narrower canals primarily used for inland navigation.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Fleshwater’s crystalline guitar leads and tidal currents of noise hit so much harder for the revving percussion, which moves with the dexterity of metal and hardcore.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

What may sound like small policy shifts in China can drive ripples, eventually creating tidal waves across the globe.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

“Sagan’s dwarf sun is much smaller, but so close to the planet it creates a tidal lock,” Dad says.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera