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Meanings of strained in English

Lacking spontaneity; not natural.

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Lacking natural ease.

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Usage of strained in English
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The proliferation of cases in recent years has strained U.S.-China trade ties.
Reuters
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The pressure continues to build on an already strained South African economy.
The South African
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Late last year, in the middle of increasingly strained times for Mt.
Reuters
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In addition, public budgets are becoming increasingly strained, it said on Tuesday.
Reuters
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As Kate's health spirals downward, tensions in her family become increasingly strained.
Reuters
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The freezing of the ship in the ice had strained the seams.
Through the Air to the North Pole / Or, The Wonderful Cruise of ...
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Its opposition to the deal has strained relations between the two countries.
Reuters
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Brexit, by its nature, has strained relations between Ireland and the UK.
The Guardian
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The relationship between the two state run firms has long been strained.
Reuters
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However, his position would be further strained by a defeat at Everton.
The Guardian
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Talen strained to hear what was going on outside, but heard nothing.
Servant of a dark god
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Relations between the F. B. I. and local authorities are often strained.
The new yorker
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The debt saga has strained already difficult relations with the United States.
Reuters
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Locally, the pandemic threatens to overpower South Africa's already-strained public healthcare system.
The South African
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Green likely will miss his second straight game with a strained hamstring.
Reuters
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Add 1 pound of sugar to the strained pulp in the stew-pan.
Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled During Her Visit A...
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