strained

Example Sentences

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This, along with China's growing power and assertiveness, strained the relationship with the West, even as the world's reliance on the Chinese economy became clear.

From BBC

Relations between mother and daughter were strained during the trial, and Caroline said she felt like a "forgotten victim".

From BBC

The restaurant was packed, the service strained, the kitchen overwhelmed, the bill spectacular.

From The Wall Street Journal

Repairing strained ties with giant neighbour India is also high up the list of priorities.

From BBC

These painful conditions develop when tendons are pushed beyond their limits and repeatedly strained.

From Science Daily