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

That symbiotic relationship seems strained now, at best.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

They re-signed utility player Santiago Espinal, whose skill set was no longer redundant when Kiké Hernández returned to the injured list, this time with a strained left oblique.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

His hands were white from pinching, and he shook as he strained against the thread.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack