tug of war

Example Sentences

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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

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

She watched him hugging her mother and sister and she sighed, feeling the familiar tug of war in her heart.

From Literature

SINGAPORE—One potential beneficiary of the tug of war over the Federal Reserve’s independence: China.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then came a decision which would see the delicate tug of war between the most powerful men in the country escalate into a clash of wills.

From BBC