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The phrase 'exacerbate tensions' is correct and it is commonly used in written English.
You can use this phrase to describe how an action has made a tense situation even more strained. For example, "Tensions in the region have been exacerbated by the ongoing border dispute between the two countries."
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Nawaz expressed concern that extremists could take advantage of and exacerbate tensions.
Trump's policy prescriptions – as enunciated by the candidate and his advisers – would further exacerbate tensions.
Show too much, and you galvanize hatred domestically and exacerbate tensions abroad, notably with Pakistan.
"Busting chops" can also exacerbate tensions and create a risk of violence.
It will strain relations among allies and exacerbate tensions among adversaries.
The comments were almost certain to exacerbate tensions between Washington and Europe over the war in Iraq.
Abbott, who is a close ally of Jeremy Corbyn, suggested recent media coverage helped to exacerbate tensions.
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because he did not want to exacerbate tensions between Egypt and Israel.
Nevertheless, the United States is disappointed that Japan's leadership has taken an action that will exacerbate tensions with Japan's neighbours.
One issue that could exacerbate tensions between police and their community is the forthcoming elections for police and crime commissioners.
Ongoing disagreements between the troika and the government are set to exacerbate tensions within the fragile three-party coalition government.
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