tense

Example Sentences

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Parks explained his main role was "to keep him safe" and, while "arguments is a strong word", there were tense moments.

From BBC

However, Lim got his nose in front after a scrappy third set as De Graaf wilted while the experienced 'Singapore Slinger' held his nerve in a tense fourth, sealing victory with an average of 86.52.

From BBC

Or will the tense status quo just drag on?

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Drout analyzes with clarity and humor Tolkien’s fascination with Finnish grammar, the distinctive ways he uses pronouns and the particular verb tenses he favors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Following a series of tense exchanges between the two men, Findlay said to Offord: "You sent me a message five weeks ago: 'let's hold the line'. What happened?"

From BBC