Sentence examples for straining ties from inspiring English sources
A freshman pledge leaves his fraternity a few weeks before initiation, straining ties with his closest friends.
Nine people were killed in the raid on the ship, the Mavi Marmara, straining ties between Turkey and Israel.
American officials complain that Pakistan has been unwilling or unable to act against the militants, straining ties between the countries.
The bill was dropped from the current legislative agenda to avoid straining ties between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats, who say the measure is too invasive.
"The Vatican is facing two main challenges: generational and cultural," said one diplomat who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of straining ties with the Vatican.
On Monday, Mr. Putin approved the delivery of a sophisticated air defense missile system to Iran, potentially complicating nuclear negotiations and further straining ties with Washington.
Erdogan's close ties with Gaza's Islamic Hamas rulers have further strained ties.
That ban strained ties with the United States until December 1997, when Colombia reinstated extradition.
The attempt on Skripal's life in Salisbury has strained ties between Russia and the UK.
The glitter of movies and television outshone the bright lights of Broadway and strained ties to Brooklyn.
Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki issued a stern statement Tuesday night that was likely to strain ties further.
