straining
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Demand for aircraft is currently high, which is already straining various supply chains in the industry.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
“We’re so excited for it to be done, adding to the infrastructure of the community instead of just straining it so much,” Arnaquq-Baril says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
But there’s a catch: That same demand appears to be straining supplies, delaying deliveries and contributing to higher prices, reports MarketWatch’s Jeff Bartash.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
The rest of the world is straining to find alternative supply sources.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Cook’s neck muscles were straining as he urged his oxen on, mouth set in focus.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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