Sentence examples for was strained from from inspiring English sources

The relationship between the two was strained from the outset.

Mr. Comey's testimony chronicled a relationship that was strained from the beginning.

The rhythm was there, a confident drawl, yet his voice was strained from overuse, gargly and cross, as though he were in pain.

Chávez's relationship with the United States, which was strained from the start, became openly hostile after a short-lived military coup, in 2002, that seemed to have the blessing of the Bush Administration.

My dad was Jim's stepfather, raising him from the age of 4. Their relationship was strained from the start.

"My neck is strained from looking up to her," said Robin Wagner, her coach.

The dialogue between the school administration and the Cantor family has been strained from the beginning.

Things were strained from the beginning, according to the inspector general's inquiry.

Broadcasters are strained from an advertising downturn.

But it means that our facilities are strained from the moment we open...

Because one ear is strained from doing the work of two, I will completely lose my ability to hear.