1. Relations are rather strained at present.

2. Relations between the two families are strained.

3. Clinton put the emphasis on smoothing strained relations.

4. The incident has strained relations between the two countries.

5. Japan eventually released the captain , but relations continue to be strained .

6. The Six-Day War of 1967, strained sectarian relations in Lebanon.

7. Dispute over acid rain has led to strained relations between the USA and Canada .

8. " Mercy is not strained.

9. The relations between the Noongar people and the Europeans were strained due to these events.

10. His weight strained the rope.

11. She strained out coffee grounds.

12. The Chirac-Kohl coolness forms part of a growing pattern of strained personal relations among world leaders.

13. His face immediately strained out sweat.

14. Relations between the President and Prime Minister are already badly strained because of the growing alien threat.

15. Typhoon strained the whole vil-lage.

16. Jays RHP Pearson Aggravates strained right groin

17. Astrain ( not comparable ) strained or straining quotations

18. Sometimes this results in strained relationships.

19. She looked rather strained and miserable.

20. 3 synonyms for agonistic: Agonistical, combative, strained

21. He spoke in a low, strained voice.

22. The supply of oil has been strained.

23. They strained the wire between two posts.

24. He realized that she was too strained.

25. 5 Their cheerfulness seemed rather strained and artificial.

26. 3 synonyms for Agonistic: Agonistical, combative, strained

27. Its very awkwardness symbolises the strained relationship.

28. He is suffering from a strained thigh muscle.

29. She strained against the ropes that held her.

30. The conversation became strained and eventually petered out.

31. Hullo, darling, Catherine said in a strained voice.

32. Take a Positive View of a Strained Marriage

33. I strained forward to get a better view.

34. He strained his ears to catch the sound.

35. I strained a muscle in my back playing squash.

36. He strained and raised the barbell of 205 kilograms.

37. The two seem to have a strained relationship.

38. She strained her child close to her breast.

39. He had a strained smile on his face.

40. 6 He realized that she was too strained.

41. I strained the old bean to meet this emergency.

42. I strained my back when I lifted the box.

43. The President was not receptive to this advice, and relations between him and the Speaker became strained from here on in.

44. Alternatively, taking a strong position based on, say, majority voting within the EU may lead to very strained relations between member states.

45. Hitler, now ashen - gray , futilely strained at his chains.

46. Gil sensed something wrong from her father's strained voice.

47. Peter slowly Ambulated to the bathroom, favoring his strained knee.

48. 13 He strained his ears to catch the sound.

49. Necks were strained for a glimpse of the stranger.

50. He strained every nerve to snatch victory from defeat.

51. The high rate of acceleration strained her neck muscles.

52. PETER strained against the oar and peered into the night.

53. (Proverbs 13:3) A ruined reputation, hurt feelings, strained relations, and even physical harm are all possible results of thoughtless, foolish speech.

54. Then the old woman 's voice , strained and panting .

55. She looked very strained when I last saw her.

56. They strained at the ropes to balance the sails.

57. If the eyes are severely strained , they become bloodshot.

58. This results in a quivery, jerky or strained voice.

59. Buddy's huge gut strained against the buttons on his shirt.

60. Strained and broken relationships are as old as humankind itself.

61. 16 synonyms for Contrived: forced, planned, laboured, strained, artificial, elaborate, unnatural

62. He certainly must have strained himself to get this menagerie together.

63. I felt that my patience was being strained to the limit .

64. Their trust was strained when Bront was wrongfully accused of

65. 10 Necks were strained for a glimpse of the stranger.

66. They strained on the rope to pull the boat in.

67. His voice had lost its resonance; it was tense and strained.

68. Peter slowly Ambulated to the bathroom, favoring his strained knee

69. He strained every sinew to help us, but didn't succeed.

70. Her latest version of events strained their credulity still further.

71. Contrived definition, obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained: a Contrived story

72. Synonyms: stressed, drawn, strained, anxious More Synonyms of Careworn COBUILD Advanced …

73. Add to storm's bluster and see tent blown from strained mooring.

74. 7 Brush cake with strained apricot jam and place marzipan on top.

75. He strained his eyes to catch a glimpse of the President.

76. Government finances are strained to the hilt dealing with essential services.

77. The ragged , strained breathing becomes as smooth as a kitten 's purr .

78. Smiling for the cameras, the two men strained to make small- talk.

79. 19 He strained his eyes to catch a glimpse of the President.

80. The finances of the emperor and his court were greatly strained.