7 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Tense' in a Sentence
"Stretched tight, as a cord, fiber, etc.; drawn taut; rigid." more
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The tense violin strings produced a haunting melody.
The atmosphere in the casino was tense as gamblers awaited the final card.
Tense energy filled the room before the final round of the competition.
The dog's body became tense as it sensed an approaching thunderstorm.
Tense anticipation filled the air as the runners waited for the starting gun.
The atmosphere in the courtroom became tense as the verdict was about to be announced.
The detective's tense gaze lingered on a suspicious figure in the crowd.
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