Sentence examples for to be strained from inspiring English sources

They are not to be strained either way.

I don't want my forces to be strained".

Interactions between the partners is likely to be strained".

On the other hand, it is not to be strained and distorted into fanciful extensions.

Their relationship was said to be strained, so Sunday may have helped begin a healing.

Relations between the presidency and the central bank are widely known to be strained.

"People perceived that market to be strained; other publishers were getting out of kids' games.

The relationship between client and contractor seems to be strained almost to breaking point.

The process was flawed and needed to be strained, Mr. Stitz retorts.

The relationship continues to be strained over the Holy See's recognition of Taiwan.

It needs to be strained while hot, because it forms a skin quickly.