tensing

Example Sentences

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After a difficult doctor’s appointment with her mother recently, Thompson says she felt her whole body tensing up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

"Sometimes, I catch myself tensing up," Justin said.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2023

“I’m tensing up. There’s a lot of stuff I can do to protect myself.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2023

She said she doesn't recall hearing any bang from the explosion, but remembers tensing after feeling a large gust of wind hitting her.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2023

As he listened, Richard’s jaw worked, the muscles tensing and relaxing.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater