But Texas seems to be swimming against the tide, with 11 cities having gained space in the last decade.

Source: https://localprofile.com/2023/03/03/plano-apartments-smaller-in-texas/

There have always been wonderful people swimming against the tide, defending the environment, but they are far too few.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/apr/10/david-attenborough-wild-isles-online-tv-british-nature

While the government has flaws, we ought to be mindful of those who go against the tide and swim towards the people, as opposed to a select few.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/opinion/my-only-plea-to-lesufi-dont-disappoint-us/