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

That tension defines where BTS stands today, as they kick off the biggest world tour in K-pop history - 85 dates across five continents over the next 12 months.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The tension is keeping oil markets on edge, pushing Canadian energy stocks higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Kuhn tried to maintain both these views, despite the tension between them, by distinguishing revolutionary science from normal science.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton