Example Sentences
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Whereas Coltrane brought grace and a gentle texture, Rollins arguably delivered a firmer sense of music's ebbs and flows, crafting jazz in the manner of a classical composer.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
The longer the ceasefire, the more likely that any spike in inflation ebbs away in the coming months.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
Since national defense cannot tolerate downtime, readiness spending tends to persist even when procurement ebbs.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 28, 2026
“These investigations, particularly big ones like this, you’re gonna have those ebbs and flows,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
Just as he says this, Bad Leg’s voice reaches my bones—it’s as smooth as a river, and it ebbs and flows and ripples at just the right moments.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
