tense

Example Sentences

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But according to the Paris police department, in "an international and national context which is particularly tense" the gathering was "exposed to an important terrorist risk toward the Muslim community".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"There's danger that they will escalate situations or respond very aggressively in... tense situations," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He may be spending this week hobnobbing with label executives and artists during a whirlwind of pre-Grammys parties, but behind the scenes the mood is tense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The atmosphere ahead of the meeting was "tense", a Western diplomatic source told AFP, asking not to be named.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

It felt as if their eyes were connected by a high wire: dangerous and tense.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler