straining
Example Sentences
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While Takaichi has urged calm and said there would be no immediate disruptions, fears remain that naphtha shortages could further stress the country's healthcare system, already straining under an ageing population.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The buildout comes at a cost: power-hungry facilities are straining local grids and driving up electricity bills, contributing to a nearly 17 percent jump in the average New Jersey household's energy costs last year.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Thailand, for example, curbed nonessential international travel for civil servants while the Philippines shortened workweeks, potentially straining low-income households’ consumption.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
“Your biometrics show major signs of something straining your body.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
I stepped forward, straining to see more clearly.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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