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There’s a reason why the NFL was uniquely vulnerable to the emotional riptides currently roiling the country’s politics.
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But the flooded channels are also subject to strong riptides that will make any rescue effort a challenge.
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Turkey’s central bank lifted interest rates sharply Wednesday, an emergency measure aimed at stopping the riptide of capital pouring out of the country in recent days.
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Beaches lose points for water that’s too chilly, sand that’s too coarse, condo towers instead of dunes, riptides and drownings, erosion and limited public access.
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Beaches lose points for water that's too chilly, sand that's too coarse, condo towers instead of dunes, riptides and drownings, erosion and limited public access.
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While Los Cabos has spectacular sea views, many of its beaches are unswimmable due to treacherous currents and riptides.
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Many of the beaches along the Hotel Row of their city and San José were private, and the ones that weren’t had strict no swimming or camping policies because of fierce waves and riptides.
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Swimmers should stick to lifeguard areas, as riptides are common.
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First Known Use of riptide
1862
RIPTIDE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of riptide for English Language Learners
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: a strong usually narrow current of water that flows away from a shore
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