11.   On Sunday, tensions flared again when a convoy of trucks from Los Platanos was ambushed by four gunmen wearing masks.

12.   Racial and ethnic tensions flared.

13.   Tension flared, for instance, when Ms. Kaneb introduced a short lace sheath dress that Mrs. Kidder disliked.

14.   Tensions flared again Thursday in the criminal trial of Arthur Andersen, and a Texas agency took the first step toward barring the firm from practicing in the state.

15.   Tensions have flared as residents tried to sort out the rumors swirling through the motel that their building was condemned or that their stay would be longer than expected.

16.   Tensions have flared between the United States and Europe on the issue.

17.   That caused tensions to flare, and the United States sent carriers near Taiwan in a show of support.

18.   Tensions also flared that year when Leonard Jeffries was invited to speak at Harvard.

19.   Tension flared at the news conference when several people who identified themselves as council members challenged Wexler to denounce the militant Jewish Defense League.

20.   Tension recently flared over the governments plans to reform the tax code and cut income taxes.