"At least, there haven't been incidents in a long time that have provoked tensions."

The incident has also provoked tension between the Pentagon and other government agencies.

We don't want to provoke internal tensions and foreign intervention.

The find may provoke tension with Turkey, which opposes any drilling.

But the mystery surrounding the lost payments appeared to provoke tension between Congress and the tax agency.

"If the Bulgarians provoke tension, it will be at their expense," he said.

But the central issue confronting the parties - Germany's 4.1 million unemployed - is certain to provoke tensions.

Slamdance's early attitude may have provoked tension between the festivals.

Bless provokes immense sexual tension in any situation, given her beauty and presence.

Such tariffs are likely to provoke renewed tension over agriculture with the United States.