straining
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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
The camera also transmits the sound of the engine and the tracks, providing clues to the operator when the dozer is straining to move a heavy load or slogging through rough terrain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 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
In Vientiane, a power line once used for one household now covers whole apartment blocks with many units, straining old transformers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
At this point, Robin and Ray seemed to forget there were several of us straining for a peek at the baby sharks and they hovered over them for a minute.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
