undertow

Example Sentences

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But if Gilligan’s story and others are in conversation with the censorship and whitewashing tides that caught 2025 in its undertow, that can’t be helped.

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2025

There’s a melancholy undertow to the lyrics which, in tandem with the title, suggest her frenetic live shows are only just managing to keep anxiety and exhaustion at bay.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2024

Arpeggios glimmer around her; a boom-bap beat brings an undertow.

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2024

With the irresistible thumping of López’s congas, the meditative coaxing of Tylana Enomoto’s violin, and the rock-steady undertow of bassist Juan Perez and drummer Evan Greer, the rehearsal shifts into overdrive.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Even as he tried to stand his ground, Rowan couldn’t deny the power of the undertow.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman