strained

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While Wünsch is optimistic about AI’s potential to drive scientific breakthroughs, he acknowledged that the AI boom has strained the gaming industry.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

The relationship between the United States and Cuba - already strained and fragile for decades - has been rapidly deteriorating in recent weeks.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Such elements do appear in the book, but there’s no sense that Ms. Lutz has strained to find and exploit them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The movie takes on some formulaic thriller trappings in its final act, relying too heavily on strained coincidences.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The green-and-white road signs kept teasing us along with mentions of Capitol Street so many miles ahead, and we strained our eyes for a glimpse of the gold-leafed dome, like Columbus looking for a continent.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant