The executive said the tension had worsened because many top candidates turned down the job.

The roads have been closed since tensions between the two sides worsened a month ago.

The tension will worsen because one-third of the 4,600 current employees have yet to be laid off.

If not, tensions could worsen between the world's two biggest trading powers.

These tensions only worsened when Bill advised his father against involving the family in the illegal narcotics trade.

Meanwhile, racial tension and fear of crime have worsened.

Neither side has implemented the agreement: instead tension between them has worsened.

The two women grow closer while the tension between them worsens over their unspoken romantic feelings.

Tensions worsened until she finally decided to leave.

If none of these measures are implemented, there is a danger that tensions between the two communities will worsen in the short-term.