Sentence examples for Strained atmosphere from inspiring English sources

A strained atmosphere ensues.

In the strained atmosphere in Guangzhou, where the xenophobic governor-general, Ye Mingchen, was inciting the Cantonese to annihilate the British, the Arrow incident occurred in October 1856.

The strained atmosphere at Downing Street before the election also saw May's press secretary, Lizzie Loudon, depart, although she has been replaced.

How do you want the work divided?" Deferring to Rafael in this way smoothed the strained atmosphere for the time being.

But in another indication of the strained atmosphere, the Palestinian government issued a statement titled "Israeli crimes of destruction," listing Israeli actions in Jerusalem and Israel's demolition in recent days of numerous Palestinian structures that were built without permits in Israeli-controlled areas of the West Bank.

Tensions continue to mount, with two events on Sunday only adding to the strained atmosphere: an announcement by state security service officials that they are looking into an alleged attempt to seize power, and the toppling of Kiev's Lenin statue.

In the second innings, Verity took seven wickets for nine runs on a rain-affected pitch to bowl Sussex out for 33 and take Yorkshire to a win, although the match was played in a strained, tense atmosphere.

It is quite unlike the atmosphere of strained toleration or active dislike between the sexes we seem to have at home".

Reports suggest that there were attempts to stop some people lighting candles but, by the time we arrived, the memorial was being allowed to take place, albeit in a strained and highly tense atmosphere.

The atmosphere is a little strained.

The Greek finance minister said the atmosphere had eased after previously strained talks between Athens and its creditors and a deal could be signed before the end of October.