tides

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1. 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.

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The gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon affects the Earth's crust just as it influences ocean tides.

From Science Daily

At Notre Dame, a blatant missed run fit saw Irish back Jeremiyah Love break off an explosive touchdown run that turned the tides.

From Los Angeles Times

The fumble gave USC possession — and turned the tides in a game that the Trojans absolutely couldn’t afford to give away as they hang on to slim hopes of making the College Football Playoff.

From Los Angeles Times

A supermoon — the closest such moon to the Earth this year — is wreaking havoc with ocean tides up and down the state’s coast just as an atmospheric river storm moved through Northern California.

From Los Angeles Times

"Just like the Moon pulls on Earth's oceans to create tides, the planet pulls on the star," he said.

From Science Daily