tension

Example Sentences

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There were reports of creative tension between Zendaya and Levinson.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“Of course, it could still lead to tension and escalation from an international relations perspective,” Harrington said.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Aside from the risk of venturing into the strait at a time of high tension, a disorderly departure from the Gulf also risks causing collisions or grounding, Meade said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"Cheng sees this as an opportunity for her to present herself as the political leader capable of maintaining cross-strait exchange and potentially reducing cross-strait tension," Yang says.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“So there’s been tension between the two of you.”

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper