undercurrent
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Even the most aggressive prosecution of some of the militia groups’ members won’t stamp out the extremist undercurrents which span dozens of loosely organized groups that mainly converge online.
The Capitol Attack Was The Most Documented Crime in History. Will That Ensure Justice? | Vera Bergengruen | April 9, 2021 | TImeIn the trailer to the new live-action film, de Vil once again embodies this undercurrent of madness.
Her crazy driving is a key element of Cruella de Vil’s evil. Here’s why. | Genevieve Carpio | April 2, 2021 | Washington PostAn undercurrent running through opposition to his nomination was Becerra’s leadership in recent years of a coalition of Democratic attorneys general fighting to preserve the ACA.
Becerra squeaks through confirmation vote to become HHS secretary | Amy Goldstein | March 18, 2021 | Washington PostA good example of that runs as an undercurrent through this article.
When diversity came to America’s political leadership | Philip Bump | December 16, 2020 | Washington PostThat’s not a small consolation, especially considering there has been an undercurrent of worry here in Florida about whether Brady and Arians are meshing.
Tom Brady rallies the Bucs, but Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill show why Chiefs are NFL’s best | Eric Adelson | November 30, 2020 | Washington Post
His voice is quiet, melodic, and often tinged with an undercurrent of mirth.
Colm Toibin Describes The Creation Of His Quiet Masterpiece ‘Nora Webster’ | Jennie Yabroff | November 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe religious undercurrent in soccer runs especially deep in World Cup years.
“There is a serious undercurrent here,” said Gardner, between sips from her tumbler.
The Best Egg-Laying Chickens, And a Pig As Cover Star: The Winning Modern Farmer Formula | Lloyd Grove | May 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe uproar shed light on the undercurrent of suspicion and distrust between the Obama and Clinton camps.
This may account for the sociological undercurrent of his work.
To Dream a Dream: Georges Perec’s Night Visions | Lauren Elkin | December 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAll through the sad duties of the next four days Felipe was conscious of the undercurrent of this premonition.
Ramona | Helen Hunt Jackson"You are singularly concerned in this man's life," said he, an odious undercurrent of meaning in his voice.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniTo tell you the truth, I have never put that undercurrent of consciousness into words until to-night.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonHe was a fizzle and a stick, he knew it, he knew nothing else, and there is an undercurrent of bitterness in him.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonJane discovered in Sophy and in Frances an undercurrent of positive affection that set from her child to her.
The Creators | May Sinclair
British Dictionary definitions for undercurrent
/ (ˈʌndəˌkʌrənt) /
a current that is not apparent at the surface or lies beneath another current
an opinion, emotion, etc, lying beneath apparent feeling or meaning
- Also called: underflow
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