strained

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And yes, your day-to-day might feel more strained while you’re trying to knock out this last $20,000 — but I promise that you’ll feel much lighter entering your 41st birthday with no debt.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Thousands more had scaled the steep cascading steps across the street, where they strained to watch for free.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Relations between Tehran and Washington remain deeply strained, and many Iranian supporters were unable to travel to the United States to attend matches.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

Nearly three in five say they are strained by high gasoline prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Leaves, stems, and roots of selfheal, watered and stirred into a fuafar froth and strained.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff