straining
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Although most returned to Morocco within days, thousands remained in Ceuta, sleeping rough in the streets or on beaches and straining the small city's resources.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 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
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
Summoned by the humans’ celebration, the Afterlife surged and swelled, straining the seam between the living and the dead.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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