strained
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Singapore's investigations into four Indonesian companies over their alleged role in the 2015 haze crisis remain open, a case that strained relations with Jakarta at the time.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Both communions suffer pastoral costs as a result of the schism, including broken families and strained marriages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
He said the announcement should mark a "starting point" to rebuilding strained community relations in Portadown.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Harry and King Charles have had a strained relationship since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as senior working royals and moved to the US.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
His voice was even and steady but a little strained.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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