tension
Example Sentences
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“That’s where some of that tension comes from.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Despite this tension, Vinicius has publicly described Madrid as "the club of my dreams" and said he hopes to remain there "for many years".
From BBC • May 30, 2026
AI technology was a sticking point for many, and that tension persists, Crabtree-Ireland said.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Lemonade already thrives on the tension between sweet, tart, and salty.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
The air crackled with tension, charged with the crowd’s confusion and excitement.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing tension
"My Favorite Chaperone," Vocabulary from the short story
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