Phrases with «tension building»

The phrase "tension building" refers to a situation or atmosphere that is becoming more stressful, uneasy, or intense over time. Full definition

There, while tensions build between them, a brewing conflict with locals becomes a threat to them both. (csmonitor.com)
I could sense there was supposed to be a lot of tension building, but I could care less. (metacritic.com)
If patients can learn to think and act differently when tension builds, they may be able to stop the urge before it starts. (scientificamerican.com)
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