Sentence examples for elements of tension from inspiring English sources

The film's elements of tension are found less in the air raids than in small, everyday moments, and Mr. Farberbock uses long, lingering close-ups of his characters to bring the war home.

Francis said he was praying that "wisdom and prudence prevail" and that no announcement would add "new elements of tension in a world already shaken and scarred by many cruel conflicts".

There was always an element of tension among Khan's varied suppliers, Griffin said.

Beyond this, there is an element of tension in this diverse movement.

Aldridge uses vivacious color and dramatic poses to add an element of tension to the photographs.

There's always an element of tension in the scenes between Romulus and normal people.

It is precisely this element of tension between the tickles that is relieved in the laughter accompanying the squirm.

"In the history of Australian politics it has been better if there is some tension" and the relationships had been "strengthened by the element of tension", he claimed, managing, admirably, to keep a straight face throughout.

But he also called on the government "to avoid any element of tension," to inform citizens in a timely manner, and to assume a leadership role "for the sake of national unity, dialogue and confidence".

There was an unusual element of tension in the questioners, who generally are divided between the main political parties but, last night, Dimbleby explained, comprised prisoners, prison staff and some other invited guests.

An element of tension arises because the logic of puja and prasada seems to accord all humans an equal status with respect to God, yet exclusionary rules have sometimes been sanctified rather than challenged by prasada-based ritual.