As a result, his relations with the press are strained.

Relations with his parents were strained because of the article, he said.

But the debate will only strain relations between the two countries further.

Of course, relations have been strained for months, and this doesn't help any.

In one case, relations were strained between a black manager and a white man who worked for him.

On the other hand, with it, relations among us are strained.

But they seems highly likely to strain relations with the Chinese even further.

And that, some say, might even strain his relations with politicians.

Plans to sell the property have strained relations between the state and town officials.

However, there are a few problems that strain relations slightly.