As the division deepened, some in the golfing world said they believed it was unfortunate that the issue would linger.

The divisions that now exist in our society will harden and deepen.

They suggested that if the situation is not addressed quickly, divisions could deepen.

And the division between working-class residents and horse-country residents has deepened.

During the 19th century the social divisions among the rural population deepened.

Privately, the players eyed each other nervously, as alliances shifted and divisions deepened.

The divisions on this subject which now exist within our society will harden and deepen.

And many black politicians say they expect to lose the Mayor's office as divisions between the followers of two black Mayoral candidates further deepen.

The division between the two All-Stars deepens each day.

The ethnic division in Bosnia and Herzegovina has deepened.