Sentence examples for put strained from inspiring English sources

Turkish authorities are now able to apply to Washington for extradition of the elderly cleric, though such a request is likely to put strained relations with Turkey's Nato ally under further pressure.

Bitter feelings were evident at Johns Hopkins, which put strained feelings on the schools' competition.

Such needs have put strain on public utilities.

But the crisis has also put strains on the church.

His wife acknowledges that his obsession with the case has put strains on their marriage.

Did his success and her relative failure put strains on their relationship?

"It does put strains on your relationships," said Mr. Pistone, whose marriage endured.

And newly asserted powers have put strains on the international system.

If the executions put strain on his friend, it never showed.

Meanwhile, the cost of tuition fees and living, along with the pressure to get jobs, can put strain on students.

General Casey acknowledged that fighting two wars at the same time have put strains on the Army and its soldiers.