straining
Example Sentences
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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
France is also straining to adapt generous health and pension systems as its population ages, driving up costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 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 recent years there has been growing public concern about sewage spills and rising bills, as well as decades of under-investment in the sector, with climate change and population growth straining it further.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Her fingertips brushed against dust and finally something slightly curved, and after another moment of straining she managed to get her fingertips around it enough to pull it out.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
