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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

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

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

But, Zhang warned, there was still a risk of "potential escalation of trade tension between China and the major trading partners such as Europe".

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Despite the tension, Chelsea sources say the hierarchy still respected much of Maresca's work with the players and he remained popular with the majority of the dressing room.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Chest voice feels like the sound is emanating from the chest, which tends to create a lot of tension in the throat, particularly in younger singers.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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