strain
Example Sentences
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His family has “come a long way,” but relations remain strained, he says.
From Los Angeles Times
Gulf states could review overseas investments to ease financial strains caused by Iran war.
From MarketWatch
Qatar has navigated strains before, including a yearslong blockade by neighboring states that forced it to draw on sovereign reserves, maintain liquidity and recalibrate regional ties.
Meta previously rejected the EU’s decision to start scrutinizing the measure, calling its claims baseless and saying that AI chatbots strain its systems.
After playing only 30 games last season because of a left hamstring strain and a lower back injury, Williamson reported for 2025-26 looking trim and in shape.
From Los Angeles Times
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