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tides

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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 system includes specialized data processing that i.e. corrects for factors such as Earth tides.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

The question facing Labour is what chance Sir Keir Starmer has of turning back the tides of voters who have gone elsewhere.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Some of her work involved measuring the precise contours of the Earth, on land and at sea, allowing for the effects of tides and other forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

The first reason for the shift, said the analysts, is that investors are no longer betting on AI lifting all tides, but instead trying to differentiate between sectors and potential losers.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 16, 2026

Like they always do, the tides have shifted again.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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