How to use "tension" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "tension" in popular movie and book plots

  • The acrimonious argument escalates until Quentin slaps her, further increasing tension within the group.  - Cube (film)
  • As the tension rises, crew member Nagel refuses to salute Hollum on the deck, and is flogged for his insubordination.  - Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
  • The jealous tension among the men builds—Jake, Campbell, Cohn, and Romero each want Brett.  - The Sun Also Rises
  • After an impulsive act of retribution, Lelaina loses her job, which causes some tension with her roommates.  - Reality Bites
  • Kirk's unfamiliarity with the new systems of the Enterprise increases the tension between him and first officer Decker.  - Star Trek: The Motion Picture
  • There is tension between Bottler and his old friends, due to Bottler being the only one that matured since high school.  - Fanboys (film)
  • Meanwhile, the tension between Jason and Miss Quentin reaches its inevitable conclusion.  - The Sound and the Fury
  • These devices enhance the tension and force of the motions of the characters.  - Klute
  • There is tension in the air, because Aron has not yet told their father that he intends to drop out of college.  - East of Eden (novel)
  • As the tension mounts between them, Vickie decides to go to dinner with Patty and Steve arranges dinner with Walter.  - A Touch of Class (film)
  • Airport manager Mel Bakersfeld (Burt Lancaster) is forced to work overtime, causing tension with his wife, Cindy (Dana Wynter).  - Airport (1970 film)
  • The tension between the three is soon brought to a head.  - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
  • Peola is painfully aware of the tension between her white appearance and black racial identity (as imposed by society).  - Imitation of Life (novel)
  • This creates tension in their relationship.  - When Harry Met Sally...
  • He feigns disinterest; there is an underlying tension in their relationship.  - Follies
  • He would have to abandon Julie; a married barker cannot evoke the same sexual tension as one who is single.  - Carousel (musical)

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