tension

Talks between the crossborder trading partners on a tariff deal unexpectedly collapsed in August, leading to renewed tension between the U.S. and Canada—through the imposition of hefty tariffs on billions of dollars of goods.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Even though the modern orchestra originated three centuries ago as a plaything of princes, there has always been an implicit connection — and tension — between orchestras and democracy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

The tension at the heart of the primary—and the feud between El-Sayed and Stevens—is less a policy disagreement than a moral one.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

But their shared lust for adventure created a prickly tension within their family unit, a strain between their passion and parentage that sits at the documentary’s emotional center.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026

And then, I don’t know if it was the release of tension or just the craziness of it or what, Hannie’s mouth twitched into a smile – a real one this time.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Meanwhile, renewed U.S.-Iran tensions threatened to further complicate Tuesday’s investing picture, sending oil futures higher after sharp declines in the previous trading session.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

Artificial intelligence will bring these tensions to a head.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

And once the primary ended, the pair could have buried the hatchet permanently rather than letting the tensions simmer into the general election.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

It also takes place amid heightened tensions with neighbouring Eritrea, with concerns over the possibility of renewed conflict between the two countries.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

We said nothing for a while, as he leaned back and seemed to let go of tensions of his own.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler