They want action, and the racial tension threatens to turn into violence.

In Jerusalem, holy to three religions, nothing is without controversy and tensions have threatened progress at the site.

The tension that had been in her stomach all the while now threatened to unnerve her.

In some cases, the tension threatens to tear the couple apart.

For a few moments there was silence in the small room, even though the tension among the five men threatened to shatter the windows.

But new tensions are already threatening the fragile peace.

If tensions sometimes threaten to overwhelm the garden, the art of compromise is everywhere apparent.

The growing tension threatens to bring tragedy to the family and how they cope with it form the crux of the story.

The room seemed to grow smaller with every passing minute, and tension threatened to consume him.

These tensions have sometimes threatened to divide the Church.