Sentence examples for bitterly strained from inspiring English sources
It has bitterly strained relations between Cosatu, the trade union federation, and its ally, the governing African National Congress.
Ties between China and India have long been strained over a border dispute stemming from a short but bitterly fought war between the two countries in 1962.
Garrison residents and officials complained bitterly about the strain the commissioner's decision was having on the district.
Local grids can't handle that much power.A new Franco-Chinese reactor could strain relations between EDF and Areva, which have in the past fought bitterly.
Asked about another possibility, Senator John McCain, Mr. Danforth alluded to lingering strains from the bitterly contested primaries.
The state Republican party's conventions tend to be bitterly tribal affairs, with the varying strains of the party vying for supremacy.
They are bitterly divided.
His parents separated bitterly.
He bitterly assailed Pres.
He was bitterly disappointed.
