1.   But the political tide seemed to be flowing in a different direction.

2.   The tide of opinion seems overwhelmingly in his favour.

3.   Shortly afterwards the tide seemed to turn.

4.   But analysts say the tide does not seem to be running that way.

5.   But lately the tide seems to be turning.

6.   But in America, the rising tide of revelations seems only to buoy the president high in the polls.

7.   Despite these assurances, however, the tide seems to be moving against McClellan.

8.   For the Justice Department, the opinion comes at an unfortunate time, when the political tide seems to be turning against securities law enforcement.

9.   However, the tide seems to have turned, as many of the biggest Internet stocks have taken major hits in the market since July.

10.   Instead, the tide of public opinion seemed to turn against the Republicans.