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
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
Buyers and suppliers must negotiate how to split the new costs, possibly straining otherwise effective relationships.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
They lay on the edge of the pit, straining their eyes into the dark floor area below.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
