strained relations
Frequency: 7.210.8 per million words
relations that are not relaxed or friendly because of problems or disagreements
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Examples (10)
- Relations between the two countries are strained.
- Their personal relations became increasingly strained after the argument.
- The prolonged negotiations led to strained relations among the committee members.
- He tried to mend the strained relations with his estranged brother.
- Strained relations in the workplace can affect productivity.
- The political crisis resulted in strained diplomatic relations.
- Despite the strained relations, they managed to work together on the project.
- Years of misunderstanding created strained relations within the family.
- Her constant criticism caused strained relations with her colleagues.
- The company faces strained relations with its unionized workforce.