strained

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They have formed their own regional bloc, and have pivoted towards Russia after relations with other West African states and Western powers became strained.

From BBC

Trade relations between the two countries remain strained as Beijing’s top cybersecurity regulator earlier in the year urged big tech companies not to buy Nvidia’s chips.

From The Wall Street Journal

The country's economy, already battered by decades of Western sanctions, was further strained after the United Nations in late September reinstated international sanctions linked to the country's nuclear programme that were lifted 10 years ago.

From Barron's

These statements strained her public reputation and complicated how she was remembered in her home country and abroad.

From Salon

Debt levels soared, and international trade relationships were increasingly strained.

From Barron's