ebb and flow
idiom
—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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Brown acknowledged the ebb and flow of an 82-game season but made clear this slide isn’t acceptable.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
And while the silhouette may ebb and flow in popularity, Paul Mescal is proving the look still has legs in 2026.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Jan. 2026
The caregiver constantly tracks the ebb and flow of symptoms, watching for an alarming shift in mood or cognition.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
However, there are times of ebb and flow and rest can help prevent burnout.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
And while the silhouette may ebb and flow in popularity, Paul Mescal is proving the look still has legs in 2026.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Jan. 2026
The caregiver constantly tracks the ebb and flow of symptoms, watching for an alarming shift in mood or cognition.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
However, there are times of ebb and flow and rest can help prevent burnout.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Ebb and flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ebb%20and%20flow. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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