ebb and flow

phrase

—used to describe something that changes in a regular and repeated way
the ebb and flow of fashion
the ebb and flow of human history

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Things ebb and flow, and there are business reasons for certain reasons. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 Andreeva came from a set down to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, and the ebb and flow was the story, but the final result came down to a blistering shot to Potapova’s forehand corner late in the third set. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Workflows ebb and flow with the seasons and with external changes. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The cashier had a few moments of rest in between the ebb and flow of the lines. — Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ebb and flow

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“Ebb and flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ebb%20and%20flow. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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