tides
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In most parts of the world, two tide cycles occur each day.
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“Coastal flooding is also possible, but less certain at this time,” the weather service said, as large surf could combine with higher-than-normal tides from the Labor Day weekend into Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
But in the latter half of the 20th century, new research about the dangers of cholesterol and fat in beef began to shift consumer tides toward leaner proteins.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
But what will be exceptionally bad timing for California’s coast is that, as El Niño’s full influence comes to bear, the king tides will be even higher than normal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
They can be stymied by the wind and tides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Common sense and knowing the currents would tell you that the kayak had drifted downstream, especially with the fast-running spring tides.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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