Examples of 'was strained' in a sentence
Meaning of "was strained"
Describes a relationship, connection, or situation that experienced tension, pressure, or difficulties. It suggests that there was a significant amount of stress or strain within the given context, leading to a strained or uncomfortable state. The phrase implies that the relationship or situation was stretched to its limits and may have been negatively affected as a result
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was strained
Every ear was strained to catch the words.
I knew the arresting wire was strained.
His face was strained and unhappy.
Sounds like the marriage was strained.
His face was strained and sweaty.
Her relationship with her demanding mother was strained.
Our relationship was strained ever since.
It was strained to the last inch of it.
But the relationship was strained from the outset.
I was strained to my limits though.
His low voice was strained.
Emphasis was strained for the need of increased accuracy.
But the voice was strained.
His face was strained and his expression was more serious.
The next silence was strained.
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That admiration was strained in the later years of perestroika.
The resulting pulp was strained.
His neck was strained forward.
His relationship with his wife and two children was strained.
Their brief marriage was strained because of the age difference.
I had fallen into a depression and our relationship was strained.
Her neck was strained.
You said his business had been struggling and the atmosphere between you both was strained.
Trading was strained.
The relationship between king Frederick and Joanna and her mother was strained.
Every nerve and muscle was strained to reach the goal first.
The relationship between Hernández and Marcovich was strained.
The pasty product obtained was strained and dried under vacuum.
Fredrik 's relationship with his father was strained.
The silylated polymer emulsion was strained to remove any solid particles.
In his own home, the environment was strained.
Their friendship was strained for the rest of the time spent together.
But the optimism was strained.
It was strained.
The relationship was strained.
The resulting soymilk was strained through a fine mesh cloth and then into a container.
The relationship between him and his father was strained at best.
The ice cream base was strained and cooled over an ice bath.
The visit with John was strained.
The couple and their relationship was strained by a stillborn birth that has overwhelmed them unexpectedly.
He forced himself to laugh, though it was strained.
Breakfast was strained.
Once he came out, the atmosphere at home was strained.
The man truly looked like he was strained supporting the woman.
Due to his alcoholism, his relationship with his wife was strained.
Our relationship was strained because I strained it.
He did not answer right away, and when he did his tone was strained.
My voice was strained when I mentioned it.
The liquid honey from the destroyed brood nest was strained through a sieve or basket.
Your face was strained and worried, and my heart sank.
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He became a drain on his already strained family
Things are strained enough between me and my family
