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  • present participle of strain.

straining









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She is tired, her muscles are sore and her eyes are straining, but when her shift ends at six in the morning and she finally gets home, she struggles to sleep.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

A few people pulled muscles while straining to label him a “lion of the Senate.”

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

Now, frequent drawdowns, wear-and-tear and a lack of investments are straining the reserve, according to experts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

The debate usually comes to a head in the summer, when high inland temperatures send bigger crowds to the beach, sometimes straining the mood of residents who live there.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

I see them straining and shaking against the invisible force that binds them.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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