Sentence examples for obvious strains from inspiring English sources

Business is continuing, but with obvious strains.

The problem goes beyond obvious strains like overtaxed officers and stretched-to-the-limit municipal budgets.

His refusal to resign is putting obvious strains on his coalition government.

There are obvious strains, he said, but "I think it's doable".

Despite the obvious strains under which CIT now labors — a plummeting stock price, mounting losses, funding woes and a loss of faith among some analysts — Mr. Peek says he wouldn't have done anything differently.

But when you have an ear tuned for the reception of flattery, it's hard to hear even the most obvious strains of condescension.

At times the contract can come under obvious strain.

That fuzzy condition put an obvious strain on the military leaders.

Despite the obvious strain on resources, the Haysberts were comfortable financially.

Vernon's falsetto caused an obvious strain on his voice, making it sound weary and brittle.

They promised, without obvious strain, to increase BAA's dividend by 40% and return £750m to shareholders.