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overstrung

[oh-ver-struhng] / ˈoʊ vərˈstrʌŋ /




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The investigation slowed when solid leads became overstrung and scarce.

From Washington Times

Jack rose to his feet, confused by this sudden turmoil coming when his nerves were overstrung.

From Project Gutenberg

True, he had seen no animals which he could have any cause to fear, but at this moment of overstrung nerves he felt a child's dread of the dark.

From Project Gutenberg

It wore a severe, and, to Mr. Binney's overstrung perceptions, it seemed a contemptuous look.

From Project Gutenberg

She is so overstrung that she has had to have sleeping drafts.

From Project Gutenberg