strained relation

Frequency: 6.89.1 per million words

A relationship between countries or groups that is unfriendly and involves disagreements.

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  • Our strained relations made communication difficult.
  • The strained relations between the two countries escalated.
  • The incident further worsened their already strained relations.
  • Years of historical conflict led to deeply strained relations between the communities.
  • Despite attempts at reconciliation, strained relations continued to plague the negotiation process.
  • The new trade policies have resulted in strained relations with neighboring states.
  • If the leaders fail to address key issues, their relations will become severely strained.
  • By the end of the summit, the ongoing disagreements had created profoundly strained relations.
  • Diplomats are working hard to ease the strained relations and foster mutual understanding.
  • Can anything be done to repair the strained relations between the two former allies?