strained

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Secondly, the exit of smaller, financially strained operators has reduced oversupply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

City Councillor Josh Matlow did not think the price tag made sense given strained municipal finances.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

With rhabdomyolysis, kidneys become strained when proteins and electrolytes from damaged muscle tissue are released into the bloodstream.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

It was the third, and set to be final, case brought by the Duke of Sussex in his acrimonious legal battle with the British press, that has further strained relations with the royals.

From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026

Anya strained her ears to hear what everyone was saying, but they were all being so quiet, she could make out only a word here or there.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack