strain
Example Sentences
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Speaking on Wednesday, Anthony Albanese said the conflict had driven the biggest spike in petrol and diesel prices in history, and households were already feeling the strain.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
But at times the strain of keeping up the brisk timing of the movie to fill two hours of stage time on essentially a single set results in comic vamping.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
As this strain is released, the layers peel apart and curl into tight scrolls.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
"The strain is starting to show, especially as gas hits $4 a gallon nationwide," she added.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
I turn to Ama, watching her strain against the fearsome god Nansi.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
