tides

The periodic rise and fall of the ocean level owing to the gravitational force exerted by the moon and sun.

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In most parts of the world, two tide cycles occur each day.

But the end of Viagra as we know it signals more than just a change in the tides for Big Pharma.
Laughter Will Be the Legacy of Viagra|Samantha Allen|October 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Surely there will be villainous pirates, distracting mermaids, tides change in the new open water chapter of my journey.
Lindsay Mills, Edward Snowden’s Girlfriend, Writes ‘All I Feel Is Alone’|Caroline Linton|June 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Underneath the most placid waters, there are vicious currents and tides, and underwater volcanoes that are constantly erupting.
Welcome to the Anarchy Economy|Daniel Gross|April 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The tides of the oceans are created by the gravatational pull of the moon.
The Moon Landing Hoax|David Frum|August 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST

The ship now shifts slightly with the rise and fall of the low Mediterranean tides, moving about a millimeter an hour.
Costa Concordia Mess Widens With Salvage Team, Criminal Probe|Barbie Latza Nadeau|January 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Through the breach, foaming and swelling with irresistible power burst the tides of victory.
The Air Trust|George Allan England
The height of the tides on the Breton coast varies considerably.
Rambles in Brittany|Francis Miltoun
At low spring tides the most beautiful corals and shells are found.
The Last Voyage|Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey
Reflections concerning climate, season of the year, tides, etc.
Perseverance Island|Douglas Frazar
Possibly he had concealed it in Mexico, but to combat the institutions of that land was like attempting to stem the tides.
When Dreams Come True|Ritter Brown