strained

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Yet in recent years, mistrust has strained ties.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

At this thickness, the metal undergoes a transition from a strained state caused by the underlying material to a more relaxed atomic arrangement.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

They have been lower than that in multiple instances recently, however — including in 2022, when inventories were strained after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

That symbiotic relationship seems strained now, at best.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

I strained to make her less beautiful in my eyes but ended up scowling for a short time instead.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri