strained

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This week, McDonald’s executives said that their lower-income consumers feel strained and that growth in the industry is likely to stay muted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Chaves has had strained ties with local media, whom he accuses of defaming him.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The rare visit comes with South Korean ⁠President Lee Jae Myung seeking to improve strained ⁠ties with North Korea.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Feb. 9, in Los Angeles Thunder 119, Lakers 110 Both teams were without their MVP candidates as Gilegous-Alexander sat because of a strained abdominal muscle and Doncic was sidelined by a hamstring injury.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Her muffled voice emerged through her fingers, one strained syllable at a time.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood