tense

Example Sentences

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At times during the match against Manchester United there was a tense atmosphere from the home crowd, with boos heard at the final whistle.

From BBC

Mom stares at it, and I tense up, ready for her to tell me to cross it out and write “Frankie” instead.

From Literature

Now, as we eat dinner, the air grows tense with Papá’s silence.

From Literature

The announcement comes months after the two sides struck a trade and security deal following tense negotiations, setting levies at 15 percent.

From Barron's

Coal tensed his jaw to stop the shaking.

From Literature