severely strained
Frequency: 6.58.5 per million words
Used to describe a very difficult and serious situation, especially for relationships.
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- Relations between the two countries had become severely strained.
- Their marriage was severely strained after years of constant arguments.
- The company's finances were severely strained by the economic downturn.
- His patience became severely strained with the repeated delays.
- The prolonged drought severely strained the region's water resources.
- Diplomatic ties between the nations are severely strained following the incident.
- The constant pressure had severely strained her mental health.
- After the scandal, trust within the team was severely strained.
- The healthcare system is severely strained by the increasing number of patients.
- Her voice sounded severely strained as she delivered the bad news.