A deep, somewhat strained male voice spoke from behind them.

It made for a somewhat strained atmosphere, but as a company they were used to that.

After taking a somewhat strained parting from David, who said he would see them later, they made their way to one of the refreshment marquees.

Maria had a somewhat strained relationship with her aunt, who was the only mother she had ever really known.

Jane's presence is a source of consternation for Sam, as he and his mother have a somewhat strained relationship, due to their very different mindsets.

And from what I can gather, she has a somewhat strained relationship with the kid's father.

After a somewhat strained silence, Diana calmed down enough to ask another question.

Although he has a somewhat strained relationship with his parents, the show depicts them as loving, though his father is emotionally distant.

Jefferson then sat down to the somewhat strained applause of a Congress which had not heard a word of what he had said.

Again Pertelope nodded, and she managed a somewhat strained smile.

Relations between the School and the Corporation were somewhat strained during the 1890s.

Issue of labor force administration in Malaysia has somewhat strained the bilateral ties temporarily.

The relationship between the Wrecker and Thunderball has always been somewhat strained at times.

Their goal, however, is somewhat strained by their lack of money.

It is disappointing to have to report that that feeling was strained somewhat Friday night.

The Baron's capacity for philosophical acceptance became somewhat strained; but at the moment he had no real choice.

The relations within the band were somewhat strained at this gig.

I hope that this symbolic visit will go some way to improving transatlantic relations, which have been somewhat strained recently.

Their relationship is somewhat strained with their life on the island, continuously detaching throughout.

Relations have been strained somewhat by Thai perceptions that Washington was slow to respond to its economic crisis.