tense
Example Sentences
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He also won’t play in Game 2 on Tuesday, but he remained his usual joyful and playoff self after practice, his infectious personality providing a good vibe during a tense time for the team.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Throughout the speech, Thomas often used past tense in describing the movement.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
This one was less teary, less tense, but still jubilant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
In a tense and tight match with plenty of big shots, both players struggled with the windy conditions, which added an element of unpredictability to proceedings and led to 83 unforced errors between the pair.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Dad’s body is tense, like he’s preparing for an epic battle, not reuniting with his sister.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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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