straining
Example Sentences
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And it is great, the way that Stonehenge is great, another astronomical instrument straining at the bounds of human expression to convey our silent wonder at the mysteries of the cosmos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Bond markets in the West are straining to contain yields.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Darling-Hammond described a system straining to keep pace with a changing economy, in which students increasingly move in and out of college and blend academic coursework with hands-on career training.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Iraqi troops burnt hundreds of Kuwaiti oil wells as they withdrew after their 1991 defeat, straining the country's energy resources and causing an environmental crisis.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
The dogs were barking, straining at their leashes in a frenzy to get at the beast.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
