remain tense
Frequency: 7.010.1 per million words
To continue to be in a state of tension.
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Examples (10)
- The atmosphere in the room remained tense after the argument.
- Despite their efforts, relations between the two countries remain tense.
- He tried to relax, but his shoulders remained tense throughout the meeting.
- The negotiation process is expected to remain tense until a final agreement is reached.
- Even after the announcement, the crowd remained visibly tense.
- For days, the political climate had remained extremely tense.
- She felt her muscles remain tense as she waited for the results.
- If the security situation continues to deteriorate, the region will remain tense.
- The silence that followed their heated discussion remained tense and uncomfortable.
- Despite the truce, the borders remain tense, with both sides on high alert.