Sentence examples for been strained of from inspiring English sources

And relations between Britain and the internet have been strained of late.

Yet relations between him and Mr Hester have been strained of late, in part over competing visions for the future of the bank.

Peace talks with the PKK that started in 2012 have been strained of late because Turkey has refused to assist the Kurds in the fight for Kobane.

Relations between City and Touré have been strained of late and the Ivorian midfielder's assertion will fuel speculation the 31-year-old's future lies elsewhere.

But the longer the hostilities continue, the more difficult it will be to restore the negotiating relationships, which in any case have been strained of late.

The 51-year-old's time in charge has had its difficulties and relations with the president of the US Soccer Federation, Sunil Gulati, have been strained of late, not least over the governing body's apparent reluctance to appoint a Bierhoff-like figure as general manager.

The curds then are strained out of the punch.

Amid the condemnations of the hostage-taking, there have been strains of schadenfreude.

The Libyan said relations were strained because of disagreements over the future of Tunisia.

"People's level of confidence is strained.

Yes, there are strains of the populist call of Ross Perot.