tense

Example Sentences

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Certainly the ones we meet are tense with anxiety.

From The Wall Street Journal

A close watch of the recap video shows her body tense up as she pushes out the egg.

From Los Angeles Times

When Duane reached the point along the path that took him between the two snowy hills, his body tensed in expectation of invisible voices surrounding him again.

From Literature

Towards the end, the whole body of dancers becomes engaged, menacing as they approach, their tense stomachs flexing as if hungry.

From Barron's

"The border is very peaceful at the moment, but we are aware the global situation is tense," said Ville Kuusela, a senior border guard.

From Barron's