11.   The United Nations could adopt stricter sanctions against Iraq as punishment for disrupting the progress of weapons inspectors, fueling tension in the region.

12.   With five more proms and graduation coming up, the incident fueled the tension.

13.   Ambon is one of several violent flash points in Indonesia, where social, religious and ethnic tensions have been fueled by the worst economic crisis in three decades.

14.   Ambon is one of several violent flashpoints in Indonesia, where social, religious and ethnic tensions have been fueled by the worst economic crisis in three decades.

15.   Along with a rally Sunday by the opposition alliance, the ruling party gathering fueled ongoing tensions in Lesotho.

16.   An influx of Muslims from other islands in the past two decades has changed the religious makeup and fueled tensions.

17.   Athens retorted by accusing Turkey of fueling the tensions.

18.   Beers also said the ban has given Turkey justification for its actions against the Kurdish population, which has in turn fueled tensions in Turkey and Germany.

19.   Both have been trying to foster good relations, and have often downplayed reports that could fuel tensions between them.

20.   Bush fueled tension between Europe and his administration by opening a trade case this week against foreign steel producers.

v. + tension >>共 395
ease 16.21%
defuse 7.54%
reduce 6.93%
raise 5.55%
heighten 5.47%
create 4.03%
increase 3.73%
escalate 2.29%
cause 2.15%
inflame 1.78%
fuel 1.74%
fuel + n. >>共 692
speculation 8.32%
inflation 4.49%
growth 4.20%
concern 3.49%
fear 3.11%
tension 2.09%
demand 2.01%
rise 1.75%
debate 1.65%
gain 1.58%
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