straining
Example Sentences
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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
For the 30-year bond — often referred to as the long bond — there are signs that yields already are straining what is likely the upper bound.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
Instead of straining vegetables and pasta, you can use a colander to achieve a similar effect to that of the pinhole projector.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 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
