tug of war
Example Sentences
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With the Iran war now well into its third month, countries are scrambling to circumvent the geopolitical tug of war by transitioning more quickly to renewables.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
The opening set was a tug of war before Sakkari wrestled the momentum her way, winning the last 11 points to grab a one-set lead in 48 minutes.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday after a wild day on Wall Street in which metals surged, the price of oil spiked and a tug of war erupted in equities.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026
SINGAPORE—One potential beneficiary of the tug of war over the Federal Reserve’s independence: China.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026
The tug of war between the two elderly men reached a climax one winter day at noon.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
