escalating tension

Examples (10)

• The diplomats worked tirelessly to de-escalate the escalating tension between the two nations.
• Escalating tension along the border has led to increased military presence.
• Reports from the region indicate escalating tension over trade disputes.
• Community leaders held a meeting to address the escalating tension between different neighborhood groups.
• The protests are a clear sign of the escalating tension over the new law.
• The manager noticed the escalating tension within the team and decided to intervene.
• Escalating tension during the merger negotiations threatened to derail the entire deal.
• Despite their efforts, they couldn't ignore the escalating tension in their relationship.
• The author masterfully builds escalating tension before the final confrontation in the novel.
• A failure to communicate openly is often the primary cause of escalating tension.