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Relations between Kennedy and Johnson had been strained: the high-tension Democratic Party primaries in 1960 played a role; so did the simple fact that up to this point presidents had kept their vice presidents distant.
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David Priess, Foreign Affairs, 26 Feb. 2016
The scenes then mix the high-tension of impending rebellion with shots of the elite and Jawu alike, contrasting their stations in life while leading up to a boisterous communal uprising that culminates in chaos.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
An affected resident asked PSEG representatives about the potential decrease in property values due to the presence of high-tension, high-voltage power lines and their towering structures in his neighborhood.
—Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2024
The fire tornado uprooted trees, scoured the ground, toppled high-tension power lines and even collapsed a home, killing three occupants.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
Even as Bachmann’s security team scuffled with journalists who got too close or seemed like threats to the lone woman in the race, Stewart and her dog were able to neutralize the high-tension moments.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 20 May 2024
The second-phase inauguration, delayed by months by weather issues and a simultaneous FPL project to bury high-tension power lines along the Metrorail route, comes as construction has already started on The Underline’s third and final section.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2024
This pivotal development marks a significant milestone in the industrialization of high-tension battery packs designed specifically for Vision Marine's innovative electric boating solutions.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
There should be rigorous tracking of unpaid invoices, which can ultimately lead to high-tension situations for the company.
—Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
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David Priess, Foreign Affairs, 26 Feb. 2016
The scenes then mix the high-tension of impending rebellion with shots of the elite and Jawu alike, contrasting their stations in life while leading up to a boisterous communal uprising that culminates in chaos.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
An affected resident asked PSEG representatives about the potential decrease in property values due to the presence of high-tension, high-voltage power lines and their towering structures in his neighborhood.
—Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2024
The fire tornado uprooted trees, scoured the ground, toppled high-tension power lines and even collapsed a home, killing three occupants.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
Even as Bachmann’s security team scuffled with journalists who got too close or seemed like threats to the lone woman in the race, Stewart and her dog were able to neutralize the high-tension moments.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 20 May 2024
The second-phase inauguration, delayed by months by weather issues and a simultaneous FPL project to bury high-tension power lines along the Metrorail route, comes as construction has already started on The Underline’s third and final section.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2024
This pivotal development marks a significant milestone in the industrialization of high-tension battery packs designed specifically for Vision Marine's innovative electric boating solutions.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
There should be rigorous tracking of unpaid invoices, which can ultimately lead to high-tension situations for the company.
—Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
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“High-tension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-tension. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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