ride a/the wave of
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: to experience a time when many people share a strong feeling or attitude about something at the same time
a time when the mayor was still riding a wave of public approval
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Shalett’s view comes as the S & P 500 reached a new all-time high on Wednesday , its first since early December, as investors continue to ride a wave of optimism following Trump’s inauguration.
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
Another election could potentially provide a new opportunity for Portugal’s far-right Chega (Enough) party to ride the wave of far-right success across Europe.
—Helena Alves and Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Comments Get ready to ride the wave of luck and expansion!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Newsmax is the latest conservative-focused company to ride a wave of retail investor enthusiasm to an eye-popping valuation.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
Another election could potentially provide a new opportunity for Portugal’s far-right Chega (Enough) party to ride the wave of far-right success across Europe.
—Helena Alves and Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Comments Get ready to ride the wave of luck and expansion!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Newsmax is the latest conservative-focused company to ride a wave of retail investor enthusiasm to an eye-popping valuation.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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