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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The tsunami is coming, and brands and retailers need to ride the wave of platforms like TikTok Shop. Jon Bird, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 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. 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 See All Example Sentences for ride a/the wave of

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“Ride a/the wave of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ride%20a%2Fthe%20wave%20of. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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