Sentence examples for strained with from inspiring English sources

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

"Not now, Mom!" I'd call back through the unopened door, my voice strained with urgency.

Relations had long been strained with Bligh, who had accused the corps of corruption and ineptitude.

Relations soon became strained with her parents who believe their daughter was "brainwashed" by her husband.

And yuppie sagas of sin and redemption can become strained with repetition.

But there is no suggestion that it will leave NATO or cut diplomatic links, however strained, with Israel.

"We are left isolated," Mr. Sakurai said urgently into the camera, his brow furrowed and his voice strained with exhaustion.

They feel "they are above everything," Mr. Vaccaro said, his voice strained with the passion of a crusader.

Regional relations have been strained, with Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique organising for some citizens to return home.

On Monday, a week after the storm, the New York area was still strained with severe disruptions in rail and road transportation.

Hashemi Rafsanjani in the early 1990s, but his relations were strained with reformist president Mohammad Khatami, who served from 1997 to 2005.