shifting sands

plural noun

—used to refer to changes that happen as time passes
the shifting sands of war

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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 There is still a great deal of mystery surrounding the early beginnings of the temple, particularly in relation to the shifting sands, and ancient twists and turns of the Nile. — Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025 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 These shifting sands for usability and user testing mean that a more intuitive approach must be taken to ensure both human and AI audiences are served effectively. — Dmytro Spilka, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shifting sands

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“Shifting sands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shifting%20sands. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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