Example sentences of "a tense silence " in BNC.
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| 1 | There was a tense silence in the room . |
| 2 | There was a tense silence as he moved slowly round behind me , breathing heavily . |
| 3 | A tense silence fell on the passengers as they peered over the sides . |
| 4 | There was a tense silence . |
| 5 | There was a tense silence until she said , ‘ Silas , dear — who is this — this person ? ’ |
| 6 | His departure was followed by a tense silence , until Silas turned bleak eyes upon Doreen . |
| 7 | There was a tense silence . |
| 8 | There was a tense silence . |
| 9 | There was a tense silence . |
| 10 | There was a tense silence . |