tense
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The storied outlet is in the throes of a major transformation under Weiss that has included tense moments between its news staff and top executives, programming changes and high-profile departures.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
In a squeaker race for Cannes’ top prize, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu prevailed on Saturday, taking the Palme d’Or for his tense community drama “Fjord.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
A tense cease-fire has held since early April, but gas prices have continued to rise.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Likeable Liverpool lads Jo and Kush won't reveal who wins the final leg, but say we should expect a "high stress, very tense" episode.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
I felt the room go tense with anticipation.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
Vocabulary lists containing tense
A Long Walk to Water
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Language and Grammar - Introductory
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