strained

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Even his country of choice for exile -- Algeria, a nation with which Mali has strained diplomatic relations -- is a source of irritation for the junta.

From Barron's

But with ongoing uncertainty over Canada's trade future with the US – its largest customer – the country now finds itself seeking to repair strained relations to protect its economy.

From BBC

I plunked down on the porch steps and strained my ears, trying to hear their voices through the open windows.

From Literature

Western countries have had strained relations with Iran since the revolution, with the US and Iran becoming major adversaries.

From BBC

German-Chinese relations have also become strained, with Beijing limiting supplies of semiconductors and some rare earth elements.

From Barron's