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

Kiké Hernández was lifted from the Dodgers’ 15-6 victory over the Rockies with a strained left oblique.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Mrs. Kuen finally broke the strained silence and addressed me in Cantonese.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu