strained

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At this thickness, the metal undergoes a transition from a strained state caused by the underlying material to a more relaxed atomic arrangement.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

They have been lower than that in multiple instances recently, however — including in 2022, when inventories were strained after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

That symbiotic relationship seems strained now, at best.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The India visit also comes against the backdrop of Myanmar's strained - but changing - relations with many Western countries.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

A caring man who was aware of Regina’s strained financial state, he never charged her for the lessons he gave Bobby, whether chess or music.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady