strained
Example Sentences
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Peeling produces a slightly cleaner finished syrup, but because the mixture will eventually be strained, leaving the skins on works perfectly well.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
The island quarrel is the latest sign of strained relations between Japan on one side and China, Russia and North Korea on the other.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
That’s not a sentiment against true love; it’s more a nod to strained credibility and a feeling of general exhaustion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Maybe she thinks she needs to lay out a strained justification for her circa-2020 comments in order to demonstrate an inner conviction to the public.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
That was me, but the question came out strained and broken.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
