strained

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If they strained, they could hear her voice echoing through the room.

From Literature

But relations soon soured with Tuchel, who appeared increasingly strained under the new ownership.

From BBC

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to Beijing this week, accompanied by dozens of British business executives, following years of strained ties with China.

From BBC

Human rights abuses, alleged spying and cyber attacks, and China's perceived support for Russia's war in Ukraine also strained ties.

From Barron's

He later backed down from the tariff threat over Greenland citing progress towards a "future deal" over the island, but the episode strained US relations with Denmark and other Nato allies.

From BBC