Examples of 'being stretched' in a sentence

Meaning of "being stretched"

This phrase describes a state or condition in which something or someone is experiencing strain, pressure, or tension due to excessive demand, workload, or physical force. It suggests that the person or object is being subjected to extended or increased stress or effort

How to use "being stretched" in a sentence

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Her ribs were broken after being stretched so violently.
Being stretched is the key to a longer and healthier life.
But that tolerance is being stretched to breaking point.
The bounds of traditional business are being stretched.
Human resources are being stretched to the limit.
Being stretched where appropriate.
Is scaled proportionally without being stretched or condensed.
The point is being stretched beyond all reasonable limits.
Think of a rubber band that is being stretched.
Laws are constantly being stretched beyond their original purpose.
The child must be capable of being stretched.
Nerves were being stretched to breaking point.
When there is tension something is being stretched.
Our resources are being stretched to the limit.
I think everyone can see that these players are being stretched.

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Public services are being stretched to the limit.
The athlete can concentrate on relaxing the muscles being stretched.
You feel your faith being stretched by your present trial.
Let us say that your mesh is being stretched.
Health systems are being stretched to the breaking point.
And you might think of silly putty being stretched out.
Some of you are being stretched and pounded almost to your breaking points.
My stomach felt like it was being stretched and pulled.
Being stretched intellectually.
Grabens form where the crust is being stretched or extended.
It felt like being stretched beyond what the body could endure.
Social services are in danger from being stretched too thin.
We are being stretched to our limit, and then beyond.
We have concerns that our defenses are being stretched too wide.
The sharp sensation of being stretched was already being overtaken by pleasure.
The skin is a wonderful elastic organ capable of being stretched over time.
Are central banks being stretched to breaking point?
In this case the support yarn must also be capable of being stretched.
Ann thought that she was being stretched out of shape.
You should usually talk to them about the way they are being stretched.
Breaks can also be due to the wire being stretched excessively during installation.
The decorative sheet is attached to the formed product body while being stretched.
These are caused by barbed wire being stretched over the roof before grouting.
At this point the athlete should concentrate on relaxing the muscles being stretched.
Some small municipalities are already being stretched by the demands of reacting to the situation.
This thus results in a tendency for the web to contract after being stretched.
Ensure that the fabric to be steamed is being stretched whilst steaming for best results.
This tightness may be because the muscle is doing too much work without being stretched.
I had this weird dream about a monkey being stretched across a tennis court.
Drive may be accomplished by the driven intermeshing roll through the material being stretched.
The ligaments can be injured by being stretched too far from their normal position.
Lower percentage values reflect the greater ability of a film to recover after being stretched.
The skin becomes accustomed to being stretched and forms the web between the toes.
The shapes contemporaneity is further enhanced by the steel wire being stretched over the wood.
Europe 's welfare systems are being stretched to their absolute limits by unemployment.

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