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The phrase "restrain the tide" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used metaphorically to describe efforts to control or limit a powerful or overwhelming force or trend.
Example: "Despite their best efforts to restrain the tide of misinformation, the false narratives continued to spread rapidly online."
Alternatives: "hold back the flood" or "curb the wave".
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But the Almoravids were but a Berber minority at the head of the Spanish-Arab empire, and, while they tried to hold Spain with Berber troops and the Maghrib with a strong Christian guard, they could not restrain the tide of Christian reconquest that began with the fall of Saragossa in 1118.
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Since the berm that restrained the tides was removed, Medlyn has lost a foot of topsoil and acres of pumpkin and corn to salt water.
The earthquake helped restrain the nationalist anger.
Restrain the child.
Restrain the calf.
Restrain the goat.
Restrain the suspect.
Restrain the dog securely.
Restrain the dog gently.
Restrain the cow, if necessary.
Restrain the person and call for help.
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