tense
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There was a tense pause until one of the primates suddenly went for Uruguay's shirt, suggesting the South American nation will win the June 26 match.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
This week, host Scott Pelley was also fired after he confronted newsroom leadership about the culling in a tense staff meeting.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Pelley spoke with Weiss, CBS News President Tom Cibrowski, Bilton and a human resources representative Tuesday evening to discuss a path forward after his remarks, a meeting that turned tense.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
One CBS News veteran said the tense meeting “reads like Scott wants to be fired.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Despite her shaking knees Penelope managed a curtsy, for she knew that good manners always went a long way toward easing a tense situation.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing tense
A Long Walk to Water
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Language and Grammar - Introductory
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