The dispute between the federal and Slovenian governments over customs payments intensified in June.

To a significant extent "Nimrod" intensified a dispute that had existed prior to its appearance.

This dispute intensified in 1976, as the King amended the constitution of the country.

In 1445 the dispute intensified sharply when the council demanded no less than half the salt profits from the prelates.

Since then, the dispute has intensified month by month.

The territorial disputes have intensified this year, school leaders say.

Co-op and condominium lawyers say the dispute will undoubtedly intensify.

The dispute has reflected and intensified what is widely regarded as the worst crisis within the Western alliance since the end of the cold war.

But he added that the Government was ready to use "resolute measures" if the disputes intensified and violated the criminal law.

The fact that the dispute has intensified still creates unease.