This page shows Strained in 20 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like affected or awkward. Useful when writing or proofreading a text.
Strained in a sentence
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Strained meaning
- Forced through a strainer.
- Under tension; tense.
- Not natural or spontaneous but done with effort
Example sentences (20)
It appears the relationship had become quite strained over time, according to sources familiar with the situation.
The guilty verdict was welcomed by disgruntled neighbours, who say they have a strained relationship with Bontoft.
Over the past few years, strained curd, known as hung curd, has become increasingly popular as a protein-rich source.
Their relationship is strained, with Edna incessantly putting Hyde down and comparing him to his absentee father.
The PUC’s rejection of critics’ “strained interpretation of the statute” is not legal error, the utilities argue.
When Towns missed 52 games with a strained calf, Reid proved his value while his status in the rotation was elevated.
While Shiv seems like she wants to be in a real relationship, Tom says he doesn’t know, and their strained call ends.
He strained his left oblique while throwing batting practice on Feb. 27 and didn’t make his season debut until May 27.
The relationship is clearly a loving one but adversely affected by Dad’s strained relationship with the girl’s mother.
Some tough times tested them, including the pandemic that strained their sponsorship with Cottonelle during a shortage.
Add to that a strained homeless response system, and some people can be left waiting for help, providers said.
Every minute of the film is scarier and more strained than the last thanks to the excellent pacing and unexpected scares.
Ethan's family's distrust of Olivia played a significant role in their strained relationship, leading to their separation.
The release of Harry and Meghan’s Netflix docuseries and Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” strained familial relationships further.
Damian would grow up to join his father as Robin, which further strained the relationship between Batman and Talia al Ghul.
It’s fair to say Boosie‘s (former Lil Boosie) relationship with daughter Toriana (Tori) Hatch is pretty strained right now.
BritneyРђЎs strained relationship with her loved ones stems from the singer being under a conservatorship from 2008 to 2021.
Such shortages have strained the remaining nurses and put patients at risk, nurses said at a Friday rally.
The ongoing assaults have strained 's air defence system and depleted its stock of Patriots, the US surface-to-air missiles.
Frida, 29, will be making his fifth start since missing three months with a strained left forearm.
Common combinations with strained
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- strained relationship 27×
- been strained 11×
- strained and 10×
- strained the 10×
- strained relations 10×
- strained by 10×
- with strained 9×
- has strained 9×
- further strained 8×
- of strained 8×
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