Making matters worse, sniper fire in the country's capital, Sarajevo, has intensified in recent weeks.

The violence has intensified in recent weeks, with thousands fleeing their homes.

The bickering has intensified in recent weeks, with discussion veering from issues to insults.

If anything, the optimism among American forecasters has intensified in recent weeks.

The tension between Marino and his coach and has only intensified in recent weeks.

There had been a precariousness about the St John business from day one, and it had intensified in recent weeks.

The public outcry is likely to intensify in coming weeks.

The White House has significantly intensified its public political activities in recent weeks.

The declarations come as trade pressure on Japan has intensified in recent weeks.

But the rumors, which have always been false, have intensified in recent weeks.