1.   After the election, political tension remains high.

2.   Although Iraq softened its stance by delaying the expulsion deadline, tension remains high.

3.   Although the rebels and government forces have rarely clashed in the past five years, tensions remain high in Chiapas.

4.   And despite assurances that a deal is imminent, tensions remain high six weeks after the formation of the new Israeli government.

5.   And whether the tension can remain suspended that long is an open question.

6.   Athletic director Mike Garrett made no secret about his displeasure with some of the assistant coaches last season and tension remains even today.

7.   At Udbina on Monday, these tensions were partly overcome, but the basic tension remains.

8.   After Gov. Mario M. Cuomo interceded, the mayor and the chancellor said they had reconciled, but tensions remain.

9.   Alas, the racial tensions remain surprisingly underexplored.

10.   But administration officials acknowledge that tensions remain.