The finances of the emperor and his court were greatly strained.

Due to various political and cultural clashes throughout history, relations between the two nations have been greatly strained.

All this has greatly strained governments' ability to help.

Although the tour was a huge success, communications within the band were still strained greatly affecting the band's relationship.

Furthermore, her role in the society is greatly strained as she was originally cast aside during her initial love affair.

There was an enrollment increase of 30% in the decade following the war, which greatly strained the region's colleges in trying to provide for the growth.

A date was set and a medical transport plane was chartered at a cost that greatly strained the family's limited savings.

Rain, huge artillery bombardments and British air attacks also greatly strained the fighting power of the remaining German troops.

This greatly strained the already precarious finances of the domain, which could only be resolved by placing the domain into great debt.

Following the publication of the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons, relations between the two countries were greatly strained.