But it is the Kiwis who are making sure the tension does not abate any time soon.

Her tension did not abate when she recognized her visitor.

There seemed to be no possibility of negotiating this issue until tensions abated.

The tension of the moment abated, as Zhang wished it to.

Even with the victory of the government troops in the war, tensions did not abate.

She collected her bag, umbrella and a few other things, fussing away until the tension had slightly abated.

Although a federal mediator has entered the talks, tensions do not seem be abating.

In his e-mail message, Moneta wrote that the tensions "may not abate for a while."

The first round of drinks was downed quickly and the tension in the room abated slightly.

The tension in the control room abated a few degrees.