tense
Example Sentences
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According to the police, "there was a tense atmosphere and some quarrelling".
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
The atmosphere in the hearing room became tense, as Elias was challenged by Tim Moloney KC - representing the bereaved families - on why he did not visit his brother.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“I felt like I was on stage in a normal esports event. You could really feel the electricity and how tense it was being up there.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The main focus of the talks is expected to be the current tense trade relationship between the two superpowers.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Her shoulders are so tense they’re way up by her ears.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
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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