tense

Example Sentences

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The myth loomed large, but it was past tense -- until now.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The fight had been a long time coming, and the rivalry had grown increasingly tense in the build-up.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“We all need to be loose tonight and not be as tense and uptight.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Against this tense backdrop, Rome is preparing to welcome thousands of worshippers for the Easter celebrations, the most important feast in the Christian calendar, which commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

We sat now, waiting for 9:30, tense and upright in the high-backed wooden chairs, avoiding as if by a kind of premonition the cushioned and comfortable seats.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom