1.   Tension is building between the two countries.

2.   And even though it is happening in an inconspicuous way, the tension builds.

3.   And with multiple practice tests preceding the daylong tests, tension builds even when kids know the material.

4.   As always, McGwire is the one person who has kept his composure and hung tight to perspective as the tension has built around him.

5.   As each team picked, and Lance remained unspoken for, the tension built.

6.   As in so many other items on this CD, the music starts out sedately, but tensions soon build.

7.   As the tension builds toward a breakup, hostility becomes clearer.

8.   A day of rain or strong sun can alter the balance by several parts, so as the moisture nears the right level, tension builds.

9.   But in the Western Conference finals, where tension is building along with momentum for the Utah Jazz, the other relievers have been more erratic than effective.

10.   But tensions have been building for months, since Netanyahu defeated peacemaking Prime Minister Shimon Peres in May elections.