tension

Example Sentences

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Nobody goes into a relationship wanting to see it fail, so instead of talking about issues silent tension builds up.

From BBC

A ratcheting up of tensions could cause rates to rise even more.

From Barron's

"The real challenge lies here: fundamental work to de-escalate tensions. This involves families, teaching staff, elected officials, and every citizen. This is a fight we must wage together."

From BBC

Merz is visiting Riyadh, Doha and Abu Dhabi at a time of high political tensions centred on Iran after it launched a bloody crackdown on demonstrators.

From Barron's

She shifted her attention to my hands, where I was yanking the thread with such tension that the fabric was puckering.

From Literature