straining
Example Sentences
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The world’s hunger for artificial-intelligence chips is straining the industry’s ability to produce the materials they rely on, creating new pressure points that could slow the boom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Many employees at Starbase stand to make small fortunes, injecting immense wealth into a region already straining to accommodate Musk’s grand ambitions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The government has started austerity programs to reduce energy use and rushed out subsidies to cushion the impact, straining its fiscal health.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Many countries are net importers and struggling to mitigate the impact of higher prices and shortages of critical inputs with subsidies and stimulus that is straining, in some instances, shaky finances.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Cluny stood in the center of the room, his one eye straining to catch sight of Matthias in the belfry.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
