shifting sands

plural noun

—used to refer to changes that happen as time passes

the shifting sands of war

Examples of shifting sands in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Standard sonar often fails in shallow waters, while cameras are blinded by shifting sands and the simple distortion of rolling ocean waves. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Its sweeping bay, all shifting sands and improbable light with views of the Lakeland Fells beyond, is the real draw, particularly at sunset when the sky seems to double in scale. — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026

For decades, Mars has surprised scientists with evidence of ancient rivers, shifting sands and the chemical fingerprints of past water. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026

Officials worked with Mi’kmaw archaeological technicians alongside both underwater and terrestrial archaeologists to excavate and document the wreck, adapting their methods to Sable Island's shifting sands. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for shifting sands

• borderlands
• bottomlands
• firebrands
• hinterlands
• meadowlands
• nederlands
• operands
• reprimands
• timberlands
• understands
• ands
• bands