be tense
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Though the complex partnership could be tense on both sides, Ghosn’s tough personality and consolidated power held it together.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
Discussions could be tense and often lasted for weeks.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2025
Ford Morthel is scheduled to testify along with the chancellor of the New York City schools and the president of the school board in Montgomery County, Md. The atmosphere is likely to be tense.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2024
It is set to be tense and terrific - with plenty of twists and drama!
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2023
I’ll go ahead and tell you that things will probably be tense for a little while, but I do think we’ll eventually get back to seminormal functioning.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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