The phrase "a tide of bad" is not standard in written English and may be unclear without context.
It could be used metaphorically to describe a large, overwhelming amount of something negative, but it would require additional context for clarity.
Example: "The community faced a tide of bad news as the storm approached, with warnings of severe flooding and power outages."
Alternatives: "a wave of negativity" or "an influx of problems".
It is the only source of stability she has, and the loss of it is like the breaching of a fragile sea wall, unleashing a flood tide of bad luck and self-destructive behavior.
Since then, however, Rousseff – who is just seven months into her second term – has been weakened by a relentless tide of bad economic news, political setbacks and pressure from auditors, prosecutors and election monitors.
Fans will like Collins if he wins, of course; that is by far the most important factor as the Mets try to stop a nearly constant tide of bad news, on and off the field.
But a CSO can help stem the tide of bad press by showing a quick and professional reaction.
"It's a better script than 'Black Swan.' " In late December, the ballet, led by Stephanie Ziesel, the executive director who was hired in 2009, tried to reverse the tide of bad news with a major announcement — that the iconic American Ballet Theater in New York would become a partner to Ballet San Jose, a well-regarded regional dance company and school.
Hoping to beat back the tide of bad contracts, bad code and bad actors, Sagewise, a new Los Angeles-based startup, has raised $1.25 million to bring to market a service that basically hits pause on the execution of a contract so it can be arbitrated in the event that something goes wrong.
The relentless tide of bad news may tempt those in charge to adopt a pessimistic view point, but leaders owe it to their followers to spread optimism.
In the end, though, the relationship among Ms. Taymor, Bono and the Edge could not rise above the tide of bad news.
Until the tide of bad loans begins to ebb, banks may be hesitant to take on much additional risk by making new loans to risky borrowers.
Gateway, which Wall Street had hoped was bucking the tide of bad news, stunned investors last week by saying that its business was far weaker than expected.
