21.   Tensions are increasing.

22.   The tension increased in the last two days with protests by hundreds of Jewish settlers opposed to expanded Palestinian self-rule.

23.   The tension increased this week.

24.   The tension only increased Sabiny tenacity on the subject, Ugandans say.

25.   Unfortunately, that optimistic sequence seems improbable, and tensions could well increase.

26.   Over the past two weeks, tensions have increased because of assertions by some of the Indian loggers that they have started carrying firearms.

27.   Political tensions are increasing ahead of elections.

28.   A Vlora police official, Haxhi Demiri, said tension had increased after the shootout.

29.   Although three overland border crossing points have been established, Myanmar military authorities have closed them several times when tensions have increased between the two countries.

30.   At the same time, tensions have increased between the two over the disputed territory of Kashmir.