tension
Example Sentences
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“That’s where some of that tension comes from.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
But after Dembele equalised from the penalty spot, the contest became a must-not-lose affair for both sides, with neither keeper seriously tested as the tension rose in Hungary and the game drifted towards a shootout.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
AI technology was a sticking point for many, and that tension persists, Crabtree-Ireland said.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
The tension between the human need for both love and self-determination powers both art and madness, but never was it so tangibly brought to life than by Marilyn Monroe.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The old woman’s back was turned to her, but Koffi still heard the tension in her voice.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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