- plural of tension.
tensions
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The surprise inclusion of a certain actor and staged reenactments are among the film’s non-conventional elements that expose the tensions between performance, nonfiction and truth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Gleizes's arrest also came during a period of heightened diplomatic tensions between France and Algeria, marked by the withdrawal of ambassadors and reciprocal expulsions of diplomats.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4", the latest edition of the globally popular franchise is set against a backdrop of tensions between the United States and Russia.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
Mykel describes similar tensions, saying that some venues are enthusiastic about hosting his events, only to face objections from people in the surrounding community.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
He wanted to know if they supported this plan, which risked escalating tensions with the Soviet Union and China.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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