wax and wane
Example Sentences
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But in the political world, it does wax and wane.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
Their power doesn’t wax and wane depending on their clothing.
From Salon • Nov. 9, 2024
Genres always wax and wane at the fest, with classic rock and EDM giving way to rap and pop.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 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
They understood that she could wax and wane for a long time.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
