Strained

The carpet was stained and strained from constant foot traffic.

The bridge showed strained steel beams from years of heavy traffic.

He had a strained back from lifting heavy boxes at work.

The writer's strained eyes were the result of working on the computer for too long.

The construction worker had a strained shoulder from carrying heavy equipment.

The painter had a strained hand from holding the brush for so long.

The athlete complained of strained muscles after an intense workout.

He had a strained expression after hearing the tragic news.

The couple had a strained marriage due to constant arguments.

The soldier had a strained mental state after serving in a war zone.

The project required a strained effort from the team to meet the deadline.

The hiker had a strained stamina due to the difficult terrain.

The actor's strained performance was due to the lack of rehearsal time.

The dancer's strained ankle prevented her from performing in the show.

He strained the soup to remove the chunks of vegetables.

He strained the sauce to remove the seeds and skin of tomatoes.

The company's strained resources were stretched thin during the busy season.

His strained expression indicated that he was struggling with the math problem.

The guitarist had to take a break from playing due to a strained wrist.

The dancer strained her foot during a performance.

The athlete's strained hamstring forced him to withdraw from the race.

The athlete had a strained muscle after running a marathon.

He strained the batter to make lump-free pancakes.

She strained the pasta to remove the excess water.

The strained efforts of the rescue team were finally rewarded when they found the missing hikers.

He strained the yogurt to make it thick and creamy.

The strained relationship between the CEO and the employees led to high turnover rates.

He strained the tea leaves to make a perfect cup of tea.

The strained leather of the old suitcase had been patched up several times.

The strained engine of the old car was in need of a tune-up.

She strained the pureed tomatoes to make tomato sauce.

His attempt at a British accent was strained and awkward.

He strained his shoulder while throwing a ball.

The teacher's strained patience was tested by the disruptive student.

Her strained smile suggested that she was not happy with the outcome.

The sofa had a strained fabric due to years of use.

The painting's colors appeared strained and artificial.

The athlete's strained muscles required physical therapy.

The strained relationship between the two sisters was palpable.

The winemaker strained the grapes to separate the juice from the skins.

The singer strained her voice during the performance.

His strained finances made it impossible for him to afford a new car.

The book's pages were strained from frequent reading.

The chef strained the gravy to make it smooth and silky.

She strained the milk to remove the lumps before making pudding.

She walked with a strained gait due to her injury.

The strained atmosphere in the room was unbearable.

The bartender strained the lemonade to remove the pulp.

She had a strained expression on her face while studying for her exam.

She gave a strained compliment to hide her true feelings.