Sentence examples for remain strained from inspiring English sources

But nearly 20 years later, relations between regions remain strained.

Relations between Mr. Sarkozy and Mr. Topolanek remain strained.

Relations remain strained, even as Uzbekistan serves as a transit hub for the Afghanistan military withdrawal.

If the markets remain strained, that refunding will be expensive and difficult.

Adding to the pressure, countries that were hardest hit during the euro crisis remain strained.

Relations with ethnic minorities in the city remain strained, and little in the LAPD's training system helps officers do better.

William's relations with his governments, however, remained strained.

British and French relations with the US and UN remained strained for some time.

The economy of the Netherlands remained strained because of the global financial downturn.

However, his relations with his father, though somewhat improved, remained strained.

Relations between France and the Comoros island group remained strained in 2008.