Ever since, tensions between the groups have intensified here and across the West.

It seemed likely that the tensions would continue, and perhaps intensify, in coming days.

Tensions between the republics and nations of Yugoslavia intensified from the 1970s to the 1980s.

There is a danger that tensions between the two camps will intensify.

Sexual tension intensifies the audience's involvement with all characters involved.

Although reunification negotiations continued in the months preceding the war, tension intensified.

The tension between the ruling and opposition parties gradually intensified, which in 1991-92 developed into an armed conflict.

But in recent weeks political tensions have intensified.

Tension between the government and supporters of Kurdish nationalism has intensified of late.