tense
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The storied outlet is in the throes of a major transformation under Weiss that has included tense moments between its news staff and top executives, programming changes and high-profile departures.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
He said waiting to find out if they had got through to the final was tense.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
A tense cease-fire and ongoing diplomatic talks haven’t offered much in the way of price relief.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
He spoke to The Times about L.A.’s tense climate for avant-garde nightlife, what Gen Z wants from extreme noise and how to be a good custodian of underground music history.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
But his ears were pricked up, his body was tense, and his gaze followed the white wolf.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
Vocabulary lists containing tense
A Long Walk to Water
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Language and Grammar - Introductory
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