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undercurrent

[uhn-der-kur-uhnt, -kuhr-] / ˈʌn dərˌkɜr ənt, -ˌkʌr- /


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“There’s a general undercurrent running through a lot of the tech world that is just not in touch with what the rest of the world thinks.”

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

But Yoon also tapped into pre-existing anxieties and grievances, especially among young men, activating a latent undercurrent of discontent and driving it to the surface.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Even the most upbeat tracks are streaked with darkness, and there’s often an undercurrent of danger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

So I think it’s weaving the tension of this challenging subject matter and this very kind of dark undercurrent with the comedy that births this particular tone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Celia looked confused, like she sensed a strange undercurrent but didn’t know what it was or how it had come to be.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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