I sat peacefully on the beach with my eyes closed, allowing the ebb and flow of the waves to calm me.
The financial activity of the city government depends significantly on the ebb and flow of tax revenue.
The President’s inauguration speech provided a foretaste of her domestic policy goals.
For what he criticized his opponent in his television advertisements is only a foretaste of the upcoming debate.
The wildlife here is incredibly tame. You can pet them and they won’t run away!
His fiery persona is complemented by her more tame approach, which makes them perfect business partners.
The team hit a major setback when their star player got injured.
The enemy’s refusal to concede financial restitution marked a major setback in peace negotiations.