straining
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"We determined the elevated load isn't driven by an increase in traffic, but by a number of servers being unexpectedly unavailable; straining the remaining infrastructure," Microsoft said in a statement.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 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
"We're selling into Canada and it is particularly straining on both us and our customers," Miller said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
“I can almost reach it!” said Joe, straining up to catch the edges of the vent beyond the grate.
From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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