Sentence examples for been strained over from inspiring English sources

Relations between the two oil-producing countries have been strained over the hajj in recent years.

4. The article mentions that Franco-American relations have been strained over the war in Iraq.

Relations between Israel and the US have been strained over how to tackle the Iranian nuclear programme.

Relations with the European Union, meanwhile, have been strained over Poland's resistance to cross-border takeovers of its big companies.

Relations between the Afghan government and the US military have been strained over the past several weeks.

Israel, whose relations with Turkey have been strained over the Gaza blockade, would provide "any assistance required," The Jerusalem Post quoted Defense Minister Ehud Barak as saying.

The relationship continues to be strained over the Holy See's recognition of Taiwan.

At the time, transatlantic relations were strained over the Hiroshima bomb and the US loans to Britain.

Ties with America are strained over nuclear talks with the Islamic Republic.

Their relationship already is strained over China's trade surplus, North Korea and other issues.

"Financial markets continued to be strained over all, credit remained unusually tight for both households and businesses, and equity prices had fallen further," the report said.