Refers to something that is constantly changing, often making a person feel uncertain
something that is very unpredictable
changes that happen with time
My husband has had trouble maintaining a job in the shifting sands of the economy.
Our friends have been a real rock in the shifting sands of our lives the last few years.
It is difficult to keep up with the shifting sands of technology. As soon as I understand one concept another is introduced.
The shifting sands of war have taken their toll on many countries. It is impossible for their economy to recover until there is some stability.
There is no origin for this idiom
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