strained
Example Sentences
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He has strained his eyes writing stories in the dark in a deserted gym.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
The charges, in which an additional nine senior current and former Sinaloa officials were also indicted, have strained relations between the two governments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
“The external environment is more strained than it has been for several decades.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan left the UK and stepped back from royal duties in 2020, and family relations have been strained since.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Yet, if she strained her ears, she could almost hear it: Nhamo....
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
