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If the strait remains mostly closed, the draining of inventories will likely send prices back up over the next few months, straining the world economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Big Tech companies, including Alphabet, plan to spend $750 billion on artificial intelligence data centers in 2026, straining cash flows.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Many countries are net importers and struggling to mitigate the impact of higher prices and shortages of critical inputs with subsidies and stimulus that is straining, in some instances, shaky finances.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Australian motorists are buying electric vehicles and other clean-energy cars at pace as fuel prices surge, straining the retail-supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

He tried copying her, straining to catch whatever she was listening to, but he couldn’t hear anything.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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