- plural of tide.
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In most parts of the world, two tide cycles occur each day.
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Tides, storms, shifting temperatures, and changing nutrient availability introduced new pressures that made survival less predictable and increased competition for resources.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
According to Turning Tides the former estate agent, from Worthing, West Sussex, had about 80,000 requests in his inbox.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Despite the dangers associated with king tides, people can view this phenomenon safely — if they take a few precautions — from various locations throughout the coast as part of the California King Tides Project.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025
Prosecuting A15 or Tides would be unconventional for federal prosecutors, but not necessarily unjustifiable under existing law.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025
“And hurry. Tides and the Scavenge God don’t wait for anyone.”
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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