strain
verb (used with object)
to draw tight or taut, especially to the utmost tension; stretch to the full.
has strained
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present perfectof strain (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He has strained his eyes writing stories in the dark in a deserted gym.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
Sharma also gave a nod to increasing hardware prices as a result of a memory-chip shortage caused by the artificial-intelligence boom, which has strained the overall gaming industry.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
But the Middle East conflict has strained shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for supplies, heightening unease among farmers ahead of the July-October sowing period.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
The disruption to global shipments caused by the war in the Middle East has strained cooking gas supplies in India.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
You all know that the old man has strained his credit on this summer's drive, and he's got to have the money when he goes home.
From The Outlet by Andy Adams
