increasingly strained
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Becoming more strained over time.
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- The political climate between the two nations became increasingly strained.
- Her patience was increasingly strained with each passing hour of delay.
- As the project deadline loomed, team morale grew increasingly strained.
- The country's healthcare system is increasingly strained due to the pandemic.
- Their once friendly conversations became increasingly strained after the argument.
- He noticed her voice was increasingly strained as she tried to hold back tears.
- With rising inflation, household budgets are becoming increasingly strained.
- The silence in the room felt increasingly strained as everyone waited for the verdict.
- Public services are under increasingly strained conditions due to budget cuts.
- Despite their efforts, the relationship between the siblings remained increasingly strained.