Sentence examples for raise tensions from inspiring English sources

The new fighting is likely to raise tensions.

The claim is likely to raise tensions along the border.

Chinese bullying over disputed maritime claims has done much to raise tensions in the region.

The fraternity's annual July 12 marches always raise tensions with the Roman Catholic minority here.

Mr. Geng suggested that Mr. Abe was seeking to raise tensions.

The incident on Sunday night is not the first to raise tensions between Italians and Russians.

Of course, there is a chance this could seriously raise tensions on the peninsula.

Actions by either country could raise tensions and cause an incident.

"To ask for shared worship is to fan the flames, to force the question and raise tensions," Mr. Mekhelef added.

Anxious not to raise tensions after the latest attack, his government at first did not blame Pakistan's army for it.

His first public comments on the documents appeared to raise tensions with neighboring Pakistan, which demanded "clarification" of his remarks.