strained
Example Sentences
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In a time of strained affordability, people are sharply aware how important gas is for their everyday lives.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
And while deepening ties with Europe would be welcomed by many Canadians, there is still a sense that the country's relationship with the US - however strained - must not crumble.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
In a market strained by inflation and ballooning debt, these active players leave little margin for error.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The invisible labor can spill into strained marriages, chronic stress and the feeling of constantly treading water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
I plunked down on the porch steps and strained my ears, trying to hear their voices through the open windows.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
