tension
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One of Jodar's greatest strengths is remaining composed when the ball is in play, although tension can spill over between points.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
AI technology was a sticking point for many, and that tension persists, Crabtree-Ireland said.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
The judge’s report last week pointed to a strained relationship between the pair, highlighting money as a source of tension.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The tension between the human need for both love and self-determination powers both art and madness, but never was it so tangibly brought to life than by Marilyn Monroe.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
“There was, I suppose, a great increase in tension in the world,” he explained to the court, “and I am sincerely sorry I had anything to do with this.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing tension
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