straining
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
For the 30-year bond — often referred to as the long bond — there are signs that yields already are straining what is likely the upper bound.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
Instead of straining vegetables and pasta, you can use a colander to achieve a similar effect to that of the pinhole projector.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
The influx of tourists has brought in new wealth in many places but it’s also straining infrastructure, raising the cost of living and disrupting local life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Chief Executive David Zaslav opted not to renew the pricey basketball contract as Warner has been straining to pay down debt brought on by its last merger in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The black sail was seen by his father, King Aegeus, from the Acropolis, where for days he had watched the sea with straining eyes.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
