strained

Example Sentences

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“Paying all of the medical bills strained our finances as well.”

From Los Angeles Times

The ropes strained and the mule teams pulled them back toward Rochester at two miles an hour.

From Literature

In his Wednesday speech, Kim said if his nation’s nuclear program were respected he saw “no reason” why U.S. relations would be strained, referring to a “peaceful coexistence.”

From The Wall Street Journal

I couldn’t see them, but I strained to hear their voices.

From Literature

The couple had been estranged for several months, after “Regina’s supposed affair” strained the relationship, a friend told the detective investigating her death.

From Salon