undertow

Example Sentences

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Defiant, emotional and life-affirming, the film presents us with endearing patriots who love their country but hate its leaders, sucking us into a riveting tale with a powerful undertow.

From Los Angeles Times

To show that pay discrimination is so pervasive that even the most powerful and decorated female athletes on the planet, the four-time world champions, have to fight the undertow.

From Washington Post

On top of all else, Valieva skated against an unseen power current, an undertow of futility.

From Washington Post

The Trump effect was in play, but the Biden undertow was stronger.

From Washington Post

You could feel that strange, countervailing undertow all night long in this strange game, in which Brady never seemed to quite get comfortable.

From Washington Post