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tension

[ten-shuhn] / ˈtɛn ʃən /




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The Journal reported that one source of tension was his wife’s concerns about Gates’s dealings with Epstein, concerns that dated as far back as 2013.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Despite this tension, Vinicius has publicly described Madrid as "the club of my dreams" and said he hopes to remain there "for many years".

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

Lemonade already thrives on the tension between sweet, tart, and salty.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Even with all the tension between my parents, a smile burst on my face.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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