1.   But that tension has never been as fierce as it is today.

2.   Hence, there was considerable tension within the labour movement as to the desirability of state welfare.

3.   In addition, there was racial tension.

4.   It was an uneasy truce, however, and tension was never far from the surface.

5.   Political tensions were moving towards a climax.

6.   The first theme struck in this new Gospel is that there was tension in the filial relationship.

7.   The tension was almost unbearable by the time we reached the Decisive last round.

8.   The tension was high in Mexico as the day of the Decision approached.

9.   The two countries share an overlapping cultural heritage, yet in many ways the tension between them is more impressive.

10.   There is already tension over the controversial national missile defence system.