tensed

Example Sentences

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When her sister, Rowe, walked in that morning, she found Waldorf with her eyes wide and glazed over, her jaw tensed.

From Salon • May 27, 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

In a flash, she springs into action, her muscles tensed and claws unsheathed.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

Most major office buildings, include Elephant’s, had an earthquake protocol; upon detecting a quake, microfibers in the walls tensed up to enforce the structure of the building.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2024

He pointed at the Witchlings, and the Nightbeast, which was directly above Thorn now, tensed its hind legs as if it were about to pounce.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega