strained

Example Sentences

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If your friend has regularly taken loans and not repaid them, that has likely strained your relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

In a system already strained by disruption, control over where supply clears becomes a source of leverage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The foreclosure ruined her retirement plans, Acevedo said, adding that the challenges strained her marriage and eventually led to divorce.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Tell Doncic to stay in Spain for as long as it takes for that magic medicine to cure his strained hamstring.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

He strained his neck to see the street sign, but it was too late.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste