ebb and flow

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—used to describe something that changes in a regular and repeated way
the ebb and flow of fashion
the ebb and flow of human history

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The friendship between Poehler's Leslie and Jones' Ann remains one of the show's constants, as other friendships, relationships, and rivalries ebb and flow. — Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2025 His insights reinforce that while trends shift and capital cycles ebb and flow, the essence of venture investing remains the same—spotting innovation early, backing resilient founders, and staying ahead of the curve. — Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Try to ebb and flow through the retrograde to alleviate stress. — Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 12 Mar. 2025 In Lewis’ experience, the thefts tend to ebb and flow, often tied to the release of a desirable new product. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ebb and flow

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