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Tenterhooks

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The anxious student was on tenterhooks as she awaited her exam results.
The gamers were on tenterhooks during the final moments of the intense multiplayer match.
The detective was on tenterhooks as he pursued the criminal through the dark alleyways.
The employees were on tenterhooks as they awaited the announcement of the company's restructuring plans.
The suspenseful movie kept the viewers on tenterhooks until the very end.
She was on tenterhooks until she received the medical test results.
The textile conservator carefully attached the fragile antique textile on the tenterhooks for restoration purposes.
The quilter's meticulous attention to detail included using tenterhooks to maintain the fabric's straight edges during the quilting process.
The weaver meticulously stretched the wool on the tenterhooks to maintain an even tension while creating the tapestry.
The quilters used tenterhooks to keep the layers of fabric in place while they stitched them together.
The quilter employed tenterhooks to keep the layers of the quilt taut during the stitching process.
The drapery maker used tenterhooks to keep the curtains in place while she worked on the hemming.
The costume designer fastened the delicate lace on the tenterhooks to prevent any damage during the fitting.
The milliner used tenterhooks to stretch the hat brim while shaping it.
The angler used tenterhooks to catch a large trout in the river.
The fish jumped out of the water and narrowly missed getting caught on the tenterhooks.
The experienced fisherman carried a set of tenterhooks in his tackle box.
The homeowner was on tenterhooks as the storm approached, fearing damage to the property.
The tenterhooks were adjusted to ensure the fabric remained taut while drying.
The old woman carefully attached the fabric to the tenterhooks and left it to dry in the sun.
The employees were on tenterhooks before the announcement of the company's layoffs.
The residents were on tenterhooks as they awaited news about the approaching hurricane.
The contestants were on tenterhooks as the judges deliberated over the winner of the singing competition.
The family was on tenterhooks as they awaited the results of their loved one's medical tests.
The investors were on tenterhooks as they monitored the stock market's volatile fluctuations.
The detectives were on tenterhooks during the final moments of the hostage negotiation.
The detective was on tenterhooks during the intense interrogation, hoping to extract a confession.
The football fans were on tenterhooks as the final minutes of the match approached, uncertain of the outcome.
The passengers were on tenterhooks during the turbulent flight, fearing for their safety.
The writer was on tenterhooks as she waited for the publisher's response to her manuscript.
The bride-to-be was on tenterhooks in the hours leading up to her wedding, worried about everything going smoothly.
The negotiators were on tenterhooks during the tense discussion, hoping to reach a compromise.
The residents were on tenterhooks as the hurricane approached their coastal town, concerned about the potential damage.
The tailor carefully adjusted the tenterhooks to secure the fabric in place.
The young girl eagerly watched as her father skillfully baited the tenterhooks for their fishing trip.
The old fisherman's hands were calloused from years of handling tenterhooks.
The fisherman carefully baited the tenterhooks and cast his line into the water.
The fisherman cast his tenterhooks into the river, hoping to catch the biggest fish of the day.
The fisherman carefully baited the tenterhooks before casting his line.
As the sun set, the fisherman carefully unhooked the tenterhooks from the fish he had caught, releasing them back into the water.
The fisherman had a collection of colorful tenterhooks in different sizes for different types of fish.
The fisherman's tenterhooks had intricate designs carved into their handles, making them a unique tool.
As the tenterhooks rotated slowly over the flames, the meat's juices dripped down, infusing it with smoky goodness.
The street food vendor proudly displayed various types of tenterhooks loaded with succulent kebabs.
The tenterhooks were threaded with pieces of tender pork, grilled to perfection and served with a tangy barbecue sauce.
I decided to marinate the beef overnight before placing it on the tenterhooks for a flavorful barbecue.
We gathered around the backyard grill, eagerly waiting for the tenterhooks to cook our favorite shish kebabs.
The students were on tenterhooks during the final exam, hoping they had studied enough.
The marathon runner's muscles were on tenterhooks as he approached the finish line.
The fabric was held taut on tenterhooks while being measured and cut.
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