straining
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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
Major stock indexes hovering near records are masking a market straining under elevated oil prices, rising Treasury yields and a Federal Reserve bracing for additional interest-rate hikes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 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
In recent years there has been growing public concern about sewage spills and rising bills, as well as decades of under-investment in the sector, with climate change and population growth straining it further.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Instantly, I sat up, straining to see in the dark.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
