straining
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The rest of the world is straining to find alternative supply sources.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
An impatience with the notion of impossibility, chafing at all boundaries and limits, straining to peer into the depths of the unknown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Beyond causing bloating, straining, and infrequent bowel movements, it can also interfere with daily life by increasing stress, reducing productivity, and lowering overall quality of life.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026
Last week, he posted a picture of Harp straining under an oversized pack, while observing that its size did nothing to quell “diaper bag allegations.”
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
Rowdy crowds were pushing this way and that, and a fire engine pulled by six straining horses went careening down the center of the street.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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