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undercurrent

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


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It’s a joyous moment, yet there’s an undercurrent of sadness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

“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

You find yourself grateful for what appears clearly wrought factuality, while detecting an undercurrent of “Ya can’t say I didn’t tell ya!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

The undercurrent of every conversation is the knowledge we’ll be competing against each other.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau




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