The tension in his voice flared to a higher pitch.

Throughout the day, tensions flared once again over the custody case of the 6-year-old boy.

The clash reported today was the second time this year that tension has flared between the two countries.

After the announcement of the results, tensions flared up and to date, 100 people have been killed.

Without the large-scale American front that had been expected here, tension briefly flared last week.

Everyone was a Giants fan, but even so, tensions flared.

Talks resumed between 1973, but broke off in 1975 when tensions flared.

Tensions flared after the assassination, and the $25 billion pipeline deal fell through.

Tensions between the center's administration and its 12 organizations often flare over balance-of-power questions.

Tensions flared immediately between the gang and the established prisoners' association.