Sentence examples for has been strained for from inspiring English sources
Dr. ElBaradei's relationship with the administration has been strained for years.
The relationship between the C.I.A. and Mr. Chalabi's group has been strained for years.
That tandem grief has been strained, for some by simple awkwardness, for others by battles over what was left behind.
Obama and Netanyahu's relationship, which has been strained for years, has dramatically deteriorated over the last 12 months.
Although their relationship has been strained for many years, they are now getting along and, as well as looking after Mia, Frances keeps an eye on her mum.
Their marriage has been strained for some time, and when Anita flies to see him, her stopover in Honolulu becomes an opportunity for her to examine what, exactly, she can salvage with Percival.
In recent years, after being rescued from generations of owners and their modifications, Poplar Forest has been straining for attention, welcoming just 20,000 visitors a year.
Critics complain that that he has been straining for effect, his voice strident and his timing flat.
Factories throughout Beijing were ordered to close in a bid to curb air pollution, while every arm and level of the government has been straining for months to make sure nothing is left to chance, that nothing will spoil this, the big moment for the president.
