How to Use shifting sands in a Sentence

shifting sands

plural noun
  • Experts cited shifting sands as the main threat to the wreck.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • 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
  • The shifting sands of the UAE’s desert-scape are home to some of the country's most charismatic resorts, offering dramatic dune views and tranquillity in equal measure.
    — Emma Pearson, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • With trust shattered and her career on the line, Henderson must navigate the shifting sands of political loyalty, international threat and personal sacrifice.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Taking a step back from the glitz and glamour of a Las Vegas prizefight streamed globally on Netflix, and Saturday emerges as the latest twist for a sport that, for the last two years, has felt as though it is built upon shifting sands.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
  • 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

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