crosscurrent
noun
cross·cur·rent
ˈkrȯs-ˌkər-ənt 
-ˌkə-rənt
1
: a current running counter to the general forward direction
2
: a conflicting tendency
—usually used in plural
political crosscurrents
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His position reflects his political vulnerabilities and at least one of the crosscurrents at play in bipartisan debt talks.
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Luke Broadwater, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2023
In delaCruz’s view, the series does a good job of capturing the many crosscurrents that inspire volunteers from all backgrounds to give deeply of themselves.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 May 2023
For Shah, the prevailing crosscurrents signal the worst outcome of all.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 3 May 2023
Yet another class of Twitter users seemed caught between cultural crosscurrents on Thursday.
—Avi Selk, Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2023
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Luke Broadwater, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2023
In delaCruz’s view, the series does a good job of capturing the many crosscurrents that inspire volunteers from all backgrounds to give deeply of themselves.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 May 2023
For Shah, the prevailing crosscurrents signal the worst outcome of all.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 3 May 2023
Yet another class of Twitter users seemed caught between cultural crosscurrents on Thursday.
—Avi Selk, Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2023
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“Crosscurrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crosscurrent. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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