Sentence examples for have been strained for from inspiring English sources

Relations have been strained for decades.

Relations with the suburbs have been strained for decades.

Relations between the Roman Catholic Church and Mexico have been strained for most of this century.

Iranian-Egyptian relations have been strained for years and remain a highly sensitive issue.

Under pressure Doncaster College has long been under financial pressure, and industrial relations have been strained for some time.

Perhaps American special forces will now go after him.As it is, despite strenuous efforts by America's chief-of-staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, relations have been strained for ages.

The relationship between the C.I.A. and Mr. Chalabi's group has been strained for years.

Dr. ElBaradei's relationship with the administration has been strained for years.

Obama and Netanyahu's relationship, which has been strained for years, has dramatically deteriorated over the last 12 months.

That tandem grief has been strained, for some by simple awkwardness, for others by battles over what was left behind.

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.