Sentence examples for became increasingly strained from inspiring English sources

But as the world depression developed, his position became increasingly strained.

And if you don't have it here by ten o'clock, lady, well find somebody who can do it!' " Relations with Packaged Ice's head office became increasingly strained.

In the wake of last year's stunning report by the US anti-doping agency into Lance Armstrong's doping,  relations between Wada and Usada became increasingly strained.

Life in the Godwin household became increasingly strained.

However, relations between him and his father became increasingly strained.

Relations between the two generals became increasingly strained over the summer and fall.

Normal social intercourse becomes increasingly strained.

But when Alicia flirts too aggressively with Hadley's hunky boyfriend, Trevor Scott Bairstoww), the sisterhood becomes increasingly strained.

There's Padam, from Nepal, whose relationship with his wife becomes increasingly strained by the distance between them.

Relations between Ottawa and Washington have become increasingly strained over the war in Iraq and over trade issues, particularly American tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber and wheat.

But, as marketing budgets become increasingly strained, advertisers seeking better ways to make their brand to stand out are increasingly looking to advertorials – and are prepared to pay a 15% to a 100% premium for editorial tie-ups.