straining
Example Sentences
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If the strait remains mostly closed, the draining of inventories will likely send prices back up over the next few months, straining the world economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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
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
His sculpture, in a shade of teal that’s surprisingly regal, spreads across the ground, flaps of steel straining to lift themselves just inches off the surface as a couple plates have effortfully pulled themselves upright.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
It was lonely and eerie, straining your eyes and ears in the dark as you watched for possible enemies.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
