Sentence examples for marked tension from inspiring English sources

Observers note a marked tension between local conservative politicians and Tory ministers, particularly over right to buy, which they believe are likely to both drive up homelessness and deplete councils' ability to fulfill their homelessness duties.

In November 1644 Rupert was appointed General of the entire Royalist army, which increased already marked tensions between him and a number of the King's councillors.

The relationship between the police and crime journalists has always been marked by tension, even with the closest of contacts.

The settlement closes another contentious chapter in the long-running antitrust proceedings involving Microsoft, which have been marked by tension between federal and state prosecutors.

The journey had also been marked by tension between Madrid and Barcelona players, real fears that club conflict might destroy the national team.

It seems inevitable that it will be marked by tension and ill feeling, as already jittery organisers desperately hope for the best but fear the worst.

His own son, he says, has had a different kind of education: friendlier and more attentive, less marked by tension and violence.

Both will be closely watched for signs of friction in relationships that have been marked by tension during Mr. Obama's tenure.

Relations between the two leaders have long been marked by tension that has erupted on occasion into open hostility, particularly over the handling of Iran's nuclear program and Israeli settlement plans.

It also reflects Mr. Obama wish for a collegial economic team after the fractiousness in his first two years, which were marked by tension especially between Mr. Summers and the former White House budget director, Peter R. Orszag.

The six-hour meeting was marked by tension between the region's two big powers: Brazil, nervous about disruptions to supplies of gas from Bolivia, and Venezuela.A pause in the violence should create room for talks.