tension
Example Sentences
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That tension - between adapting and remaining faithful to an idea - defines the 55-year-old's career.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
There’s always a tension with every building when it comes to value engineering.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
“Giving up the need to have your friend be more like you will reduce the likelihood of offering unsolicited advice or radiating silent disapproval,” says Lurtz, “and a huge source of tension just drops away.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Our analysis focuses on pharmaceuticals, but the underlying tension is not unique to this industry.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
He raked his hand through his hair, his every gesture sparking with tension.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing tension
"My Favorite Chaperone," Vocabulary from the short story
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