Sentence examples for relations were strained from inspiring English sources

The Libyan said relations were strained because of disagreements over the future of Tunisia.

Both the Giants and the Jets rejected the notion that relations were strained by the issue.

And relations were strained with its biggest customer, Britain's Ministry of Defence (MoD).

At the time, transatlantic relations were strained over the Hiroshima bomb and the US loans to Britain.

Despite some Swedish concessions to growing Norwegian nationalism, Swedish-Norwegian relations were strained throughout the 19th cent.

Relations were strained in April when the Cuban government, concerned about the H1N1 influenza outbreak, suspended direct flights from Mexico.

But Angolan-Zambian relations are strained.

Still, it is no surprise that relations are strained.

Trade relations are strained, with protectionist sentiment growing.

Thus, Jews leave during detente; they are restricted when relations are strained.

When relations are strained, Labour-affiliated unions often find themselves rather trapped.