undercurrent

Example Sentences

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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

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

“While more elevated U.S. yields are in part a macro story, an undercurrent of deficit concerns and renewed wariness around the dollar amid Greenland tensions also remains,” said ING’s senior European rates strategist Michiel Tukker.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

The shattering drums and menacing undercurrent in “Your Idol” evoke 2017 hits from Taylor Swift or Halsey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

But Ash detected an undercurrent of anxiety in her stepsister, and she could not help it — she began to feel sorry for her.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo