Sentence examples for strained that from inspiring English sources

Relations are so strained that the 13-member board ordered an internal review of its practices.

Although teachers' unions are traditionally strong supporters of Democrats, the Obama administration has strained that relationship at times.

Many Labour MPs are sponsored by the Co-operative party, but the poor governance and losses at the Co-operative Group have strained that relationship.

In a time of peace, with budgets already strained, that money would be better spent on social issues like education, Mr. Pastor said.

Relations have been so strained that one player allegedly belittled Lee in front of the squad by telling him his opinion was worthless.

In New York over the last few days the texture of daily routine was so strained that many New Yorkers were put on edge simply because the clear, late summer weather reminded them of last September.

Straining that hard for an interpretation is likely to put your (metaphorical) back out for life.

But reading is so straining that it tires him after only a few minutes.

Old-style wheat strains that were stoneground had less gluten.

And that is not counting a hamstring strain that took a year to heal.

And having a strain that is virulent is not unusual".