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. —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