1.   A trained and skilled practitioner can tailor a session to treat insomnia by reducing muscular tension and promoting relaxation.

2.   Authorities claim that a short nap can reduce tension and revitalize you.

3.   Breathing deeply helps to clear my mind and reduce tension.

4.   Chewing gives psychological satisfaction, and even in scientific experiments the chewing of gum has been found to help reduce tension.

5.   She was pleased to learn relaxation techniques to help reduce tension that might arise in the future.

6.   Tension can be reduced and warmth increased with soft, warm hellos, friendly smiles, and long, affectionate hugs.

7.   The talks were due to include discussions of measures to reduce tension between the two states and to promote bilateral exchanges.

8.   For, it is obvious from the arson attack that there will be trouble is the travellers are not moved immediately to reduce the tension.

9.   It has also involved brokering deals to reduce tension in other areas.