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Examples of “maelstrom” in a Sentence

3 example sentences showing how to use maelstrom, grouped by meaning.

noun A large, violent whirlpool.

  • The current pulled the small boat toward a churning maelstrom near the rocks.

noun A chaotic, turbulent, or overwhelming situation.

  • The scandal plunged the company into a maelstrom of lawsuits and resignations.
  • She stepped off the plane straight into a maelstrom of reporters and cameras.