tensed

Example Sentences

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Giving evidence at Liverpool Crown Court, Amaaz said he tensed up as he was grabbed by the arm and recognised it was a police officer when he turned round.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Even the way my neck tensed up — I couldn’t, move my neck after some of these days because you’re straining.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

It was too expensive to keep the fibers tensed all the time, plus it interfered with the electricity—but for earthquake-length bursts of time, the building and its occupants would be safe.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2024

The crowd tensed up from there, realizing the home team was suddenly in a hockey game and being badly outplayed.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2023

Koffi tensed on principle at the sight of him.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray