strain
Example Sentences
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The problem is that steel cables become so heavy over long distances that their own weight adds enormous strain to the system.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
This triggers a structural imbalance called a Janus reaction, which creates internal strain within the layers.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
Even as new signs of economic strain pile up, Federal Reserve officials are sticking to an upbeat forecast for growth, and they’re pointing to artificial intelligence to explain why.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
The $30 trillion Treasury market is showing signs of strain, with soft demand at recent auctions pushing yields higher — around 4.48% for 10-year bonds and 3.9%-3.95% for 2-year notes, as MarketWatch has reported.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
Still tired and out of condition from their long months of confinement and their voyages, the men found the hiking a strain.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
