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The introduction of LC improves the agglomeration of MWCNTs in PDMS and decreases Young\u2019s modulus of flexible resistive sensors. The tension\/pressure integrated resistive sensor not only shows a broad tensile sensing range of 140% strain but also shows a good sensitivity of the gauge factor, 40, with tensile force. Besides, the tension\/pressure integrated resistive sensor also shows good linearity and sensitivity under pressure. The resistance of the pressure sensor increases as the applied pressure increases because of the decrease in the cross-sectional area of the path. The sensor also shows good hydrophobic properties which may help it to work under complex environment. 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