Some lawyers and social workers believe that if the police had acted more decisively, the violence would not have intensified.

The violence has intensified in recent weeks, with thousands fleeing their homes.

The violence has intensified over the last 10 days.

In contrast to expectations, the violence intensified after the fall of apartheid.

Political violence has reportedly intensified in the city of Karachi.

That assessment could change, though, if the violence intensifies, he said.

With police apparently keeping a low profile, the violence intensified during the night.

Interest rates are headed higher, inflation appears to be on the rise and the violence in Iraq has intensified.

Most diplomats expect violence against the Government to intensify, especially if it does not begin to introduce political and economic changes.

And it may be that the violence will intensify.