straining
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"The system is already straining," he told the Energy Intelligence Forum in London.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
Beyond causing bloating, straining, and infrequent bowel movements, it can also interfere with daily life by increasing stress, reducing productivity, and lowering overall quality of life.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026
France is also straining to adapt generous health and pension systems as its population ages, driving up costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Last week, he posted a picture of Harp straining under an oversized pack, while observing that its size did nothing to quell “diaper bag allegations.”
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
Not even when I passed John Henry straining against the grasp of several bosslings.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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