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tension

[ten-shuhn] / ˈtɛn ʃən /




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Iran’s World Cup team had to move its base from Arizona to Tijuana in Mexico after visa issues and tension due to the U.S.-Iran war complicated plans to train there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The assignment caused internal tension as Stahl was pursuing a sit-down with the leader.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Amid this tension, Trump Jr. visited Anant Ambani on his November trip to India.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Renewed Gulf tension, however, the prospect of faster inflation and bets on a Fed response are starting to erode that outlook.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

There was a lot of excitement, a lot of tension.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola




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