Lacking spontaneity; not natural.
1 The proliferation of cases in recent years has strained U.S.-China trade ties.
2 The pressure continues to build on an already strained South African economy.
3 Late last year, in the middle of increasingly strained times for Mt.
4 In addition, public budgets are becoming increasingly strained , it said on Tuesday.
5 As Kate's health spirals downward, tensions in her family become increasingly strained .
6 The freezing of the ship in the ice had strained the seams.
7 Its opposition to the deal has strained relations between the two countries.
8 Brexit, by its nature, has strained relations between Ireland and the UK.
9 The relationship between the two state run firms has long been strained .
10 However, his position would be further strained by a defeat at Everton.
11 Talen strained to hear what was going on outside, but heard nothing.
12 Relations between the F. B. I. and local authorities are often strained .
13 The debt saga has strained already difficult relations with the United States.
14 Locally, the pandemic threatens to overpower South Africa's already - strained public healthcare system.
15 Green likely will miss his second straight game with a strained hamstring.
16 Add 1 pound of sugar to the strained pulp in the stew-pan.
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