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tension

[ten-shuhn] / ˈtɛn ʃən /




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

From Los Angeles Times • 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

What connects them isn’t just salt; it’s tension.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

That tension is real, and the president deserves credit for acknowledging it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Koffi felt a long-held tension within her release as she exhaled.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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