straining
Example Sentences
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The government has started austerity programs to reduce energy use and rushed out subsidies to cushion the impact, straining its fiscal health.
From Barron's • May 30, 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
Eight in 10 Americans say gasoline prices are straining their household budgets, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Cluny stood in the center of the room, his one eye straining to catch sight of Matthias in the belfry.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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