strained

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He was suffering from a strained tendon in his right ankle resting at home when his ice cream manager called with a request for assistance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

After absorbing sunlight, it shifts into a strained, high-energy form and stays in that state until activated.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

United were in disarray when Amorim was dismissed, with poor results and disagreements over the Portuguese's tactics and formation leading to an increasingly strained relationship with club officials towards the end of his 14-month tenure.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

These costs land on an already strained federal balance sheet.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

A caring man who was aware of Regina’s strained financial state, he never charged her for the lessons he gave Bobby, whether chess or music.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady