tug of war

Example Sentences

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Banks could soon be caught in a tug of war between longtime clients and their own investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

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 • Feb. 13, 2026

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 • Jan. 29, 2026

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 • Jan. 15, 2026

The tug of war between the two elderly men reached a climax one winter day at noon.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright