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undercurrent

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as in undertow

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Recent Examples of undercurrent This primary also marks another generational shift for Democrats, who've continued to see age as an undercurrent in the 2026 primaries across the country. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 23 June 2026 There’s an undercurrent of anxiety under all of it, outside of the sea hag. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026 BasicNet’s strategy for Sebago is a case study in revamping heritage brands with a cool undercurrent through a lifestyle proposition. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 But the adrenaline accompanied an undercurrent of anxiety. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for undercurrent

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undertow

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That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026
Are more acute vulnerabilities being exposed by the rise in yields, and will elevated inflation expectations create an undertow to equity valuations?

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 May 2026

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