strain

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Better infrastructure could boost long-term growth, Vietnam analyst Le Hong Hiep told AFP, but poor management of the projects "could overheat the economy, leading to inflation, higher public debt, fiscal strain, and ultimately macroeconomic instability".

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Evidence, both in their own customer bases and in broader consumer data, suggests a growing strain among lower-income groups, a view reinforced by consumer-spending data showing widening gaps between higher- and lower-income households.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

In his letter, Sir Jim said it was "tough for staffing picking up the strain" and the walkout had been "deliberately time to cause havoc" after the Easter weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Tiger’s use of the mechanics of the modern-day swing places a tremendous strain on the back.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

I can feel the strain on my wheels, the fact that they spin with less ease than before.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga