1.   Peace talks have lessened the tension between the two countries.

2.   At least the easing of the Cold War lessened Anglo-American tensions over trade with communist countries.

3.   The readiness of the ILP to cooperate with the Communists did not lessen the tension between the two parties to any important extent.

4.   The possibility of discovering that Guy might be human enough to snore lessened her tension considerably.

5.   Although an agreement might lessen tensions in many Indian communities, real reconciliation will probably require years of intense and meticulous monitoring.

6.   He lessened tribal tensions, though people complain that he has become authoritarian in the process by continuing to outlaw party politics.

7.   In the meantime, some in India and Pakistan question whether the two governments really want to lessen tensions.

8.   The change of command at the Finance Ministry is expected to lessen tension between the two branches, allowing for congressmen to focus on pending legislation.

9.   The change of command at the Finance Ministry is expected to lessen tension between the two branches, allowing Congress to focus on pending legislation.

10.   Whether all this will lessen the tension inherent in the classic meeting between guest and wine list, only time will tell.