Sentence examples for exacerbate tense from inspiring English sources
Indeed, the tribal nature of Libya, for example, had engendered a debate between adopting federalism over decentralization, the latter clearly favoring tribal communities and a preferred option in Libya as a federalist system could exacerbate tense preexisting ethnic and tribal conflicts.
But officials acknowledge that would only exacerbate her tense relationship with the Central Intelligence Agency.
The implications for Lebanon are potentially serious: A sustained and significant involvement by Lebanese parties in the Syrian conflict would risk exacerbating a tense situation.
Other factors may have exacerbated the tense exchange between Firefighter Robert Walsh, who was injured, and Firefighter Michael R. Silvestri, who was arrested, including alcohol and a dispute over taking advantage of colleagues, which is considered taboo, firefighters and fire officials say.
This blaze has halted international flights, further exacerbating the tense situation as embassies and foreign nationals rush to evacuate the country.
Russia's Foreign Ministry criticized North Korea's decision, saying it would "only exacerbate the already tense situation around the Korean Peninsula".
"In order to avoid escalation all must refrain from inflammatory statements and retaliatory action that can only further exacerbate an already tense environment," he said.
Council president Russ Stabler told the Associated Press that the group worried that the veterans' arrival could exacerbate an already tense situation.
Sure, these (usually childless) people mean well, but when caring for your first newborn, these bits of advice often do nothing more than exacerbate your already tense mood, causing incalculable emotional damage.
Consider whether taking a sick day will add to an ongoing pattern of absenteeism or exacerbate an already tense or stressful work situation.
Their presence drew the ire of many protesters, who accused them of exacerbating an already tense standoff.
