The appointment reflected tensions of a personal and professional nature.
But other Senators, reflecting tensions within the committee, made it clear they felt the proceedings had gone on far too long.
The postponement reflected increased tension between the two states during August.
Despite the rising government deficit, there is to be a big increase in military spending, reflecting tension with Pakistan.
This year, the competition again reflected recent economic tensions.
Reflecting tensions within the environmental and socialist movements, there is some conflict of ideas.
"The custom reflects tensions between the sacred and the secular," he said.
The shifting terminology over the past 50 years reflects political tensions that operate within and upon the field.
Levi also notes that the novel, although set four hundred years ago, reflects modern societal tensions.
The Mayor's attack yesterday reflected longstanding tensions between the two sides over the sale of the site.