strained

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That led some aerospace experts to wonder whether separate fighter jets might be better -- although that would likely add costs, a potential problem for France's already strained government budget.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Household budgets are now being further strained by higher gasoline prices and spillover from higher energy costs onto other goods,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Part of the problem was the sheer enormity of the initial outbreak, which quickly strained available stocks of tests, medications, and PPE, not to mention hospital beds and healthcare workers’ time.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 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

Wind foamed the sea, rocked the boat, and whipped at their clothes as they strained to get ashore.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu