Tensions also exist inside the Congress, even among members of the same party.

A natural tension exists between any Administration and the central bank.

To be sure, such tensions have long existed in some small cities.

As figure 1 shows, a natural tension exists between the four value drivers.

Political tensions existed between and within the religious groups, which also had national connections.

Throughout the period much tension existed between the two allies.

Even within the Chinese community, tensions exist between different groups of immigrants.

Tension has long existed between men's and women's soccer in this country.

Such other tensions do exist and can become the spark of violence.

Natural tension can exist in wood that causes the cut to close.