tense
Example Sentences
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The U.S. sent two destroyers through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time in the war, triggering a tense confrontation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Officials described the discussions as tense and complex, with negotiators struggling to bridge gaps over security guarantees, control of maritime access and broader regional concerns tied to Iran’s role.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
But in Pakistan he's playing a different diplomatic role, which will require navigating tense relations between adversaries in a volatile region.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The myth loomed large, but it was past tense -- until now.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
But as Jonah stepped down from the school bus that afternoon, the last one off, he heard Chip say in a tense voice, “Come with me.”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing tense
A Long Walk to Water
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Language and Grammar - Introductory
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