There is an underlying and inherent tension between major universities and smaller ones.

Her voice was quiet, composed, but he could hear an underlying tension.

It confirmed an underlying tension between public and private housing interests.

For half an hour, they had exchanged pleasantries; but there was an underlying tension.

But at the same time many, both blacks and whites, believe that there is an underlying tension.

The case simmered throughout the 1930's, and its underlying tensions are still very much with us.

There is an underlying tension and darkness to the mood.

The man was quite charming, although he chain-smoked and seemed to have an underlying tension.

The family does not exist which cannot point to some underlying tension.

He feigns disinterest; there is an underlying tension in their relationship.