Strained

The runner strained her ankle during the race.

The pitcher was taken out of the game due to a strained elbow.

The company experienced strained financials after the economic downturn.

His strained muscles made it difficult for him to lift the heavy box.

The plant's strained roots could not support its weight anymore.

The strained negotiations between the two countries resulted in a temporary ceasefire.

She strained to recall the details of the story.

The swimmer strained to complete the long-distance swim.

The athletes strained to beat their personal records.

He strained to remember the details of the conversation.

She strained to catch a glimpse of the celebrity through the crowd.

The strained look on her face suggested that she was in pain.

The strained atmosphere in the office made it hard to focus.

His posture was strained after sitting in the same position for too long.

After a strained silence, she finally spoke up about her concerns.

The conversation was strained and awkward, with long pauses between sentences.

The relationship between the two friends became strained after the misunderstanding.

His voice sounded strained during the presentation.

The tension between them was so strained that it was uncomfortable to be in the same room.