- plural of tension.
tensions
Example Sentences
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"The only way out of this to reduce gas prices in a meaningful way is solve one or both of the geopolitical tensions that are causing high prices," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
South African protesters clashed with foreign nationals on Thursday, police and an AFP reporter said, as tensions over migration were reignited by a court order that government must restart processing asylum applications.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
The incident has revived tensions over the U.S. military presence on the Japanese island, triggering small street protests and drawing a diplomatic rebuke from Tokyo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
And when it comes to decisions about how best to manage the population, tensions often run high.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
At dinner her parents were oddly quiet, and Stella could tell that tensions were swelling.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
