straining
Example Sentences
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His sculpture, in a shade of teal that’s surprisingly regal, spreads across the ground, flaps of steel straining to lift themselves just inches off the surface as a couple plates have effortfully pulled themselves upright.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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
Private equity faces a global bottleneck of nearly 33,000 unsold portfolio companies, straining fundraising and investor relations.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The speed of the AI buildout is straining America’s skilled electricity workforce.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Ophie was once again struck by the man’s size, his suit jacket straining against his massive belly.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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