tension
Example Sentences
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I asked Sophia about this tension, and she told me that the city, which has fewer than 9,000 officers, should have an officer count closer to New York’s 30,000-plus.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
The heat has also changed the clay conditions considerably, with firmer surfaces making the ball bounce higher and loosening string tension.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
AI technology was a sticking point for many, and that tension persists, Crabtree-Ireland said.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
“The creation of narrative tension was not his objective,” Ms. Patchett writes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
I let out a breath, releasing some of the tension of the last few minutes with it.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing tension
"My Favorite Chaperone," Vocabulary from the short story
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