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1646 Answer Commissioners of Navie 22 As if the Navie were to be altered upon every turn of the Tide.

1654 C. Feake Oppressed Close Prisoner 34 I looked on it as the first great turn of the Tide, whereby we were carried so fast toward the Sea of Rome.

1678 J. Warner Anti-Haman xxviii. 248 In case he be involved in common, or private suffrings, he ought to beare it patiently, & expect the turne of the Tyde.

1769 W. Falconer Universal Dict. Marine Kedge, a small anchor, used to keep a ship steddy whilst she rides in a harbour or river, particularly at the turn of the tide.

1905 A. T. Mahan Sea Power in Relations to War of 1812 I. viii. 389 They marked that turn of the tide in European affairs which overthrew one of the most important factors in the political and military anticipations of the United States Administration.

1995 G. Brown Mate of Caprice xiv. 53 Setting full sail to get as far down the river before the turn of the tide and stemmed the flood tide as long as possible.

2004 G. Brooks tr. M. Griehl Luftwaffe over Amer. xiii. 245 New weapons which would finally bring the turn of the tide for Germany's abysmal fortunes.