against a/the current

Examples (10)

• He was swimming against the current.
• The small boat struggled to make headway against the strong current.
• Salmon are known for their ability to leap upstream against the current.
• Kayaking against a swift current requires immense upper body strength.
• The innovative startup was essentially swimming against the current of established industry practices.
• As a social reformer, she often had to push her ideas against the current of popular opinion.
• Choosing a career in the arts felt like going against the current in his financially-focused family.
• You'll tire quickly if you try to paddle against the current for too long.
• Their journey upriver was slow, as they rowed against the powerful current.
• Galileo's theories went directly against the current of scientific thought at the time.