The ongoing tensions took their toll on the beleaguered British.

There was ongoing tension with parliament over money - made worse by the costs of war abroad.

She could comfort grieving friends and spouses, but the ongoing tension on the ship was proving to be more difficult to deal with.

They share a kiss in episode six "Joy" which sparked an ongoing romantic tension between them.

The event was part of an ongoing racial tension in Omaha in the early 20th century.

As ongoing tensions around the globe remind us, our energy future is an issue that cannot be taken lightly.

It also describes a situation of ongoing tension that seems likely to escalate at any moment, similar to the Cold War.

There's an ongoing tension in this league between coaches and players.

Despite the ongoing tensions, the university continued to grow and the student population had reached 8,000 by 1995 and 10,139 by 2001.

To make stress eating less automatic, you need to find better ways to deal with everyday hassles and ongoing tensions.