straining in a sentence
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📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
Straining refers to the act of exerting effort or stretching beyond normal limits to achieve a goal or perceive something.
Sample Sentences
- She was straining to hear the soft whispers coming from the next room.
- The athlete was straining under the intense pressure of the competition.
- He was straining to lift the heavy box, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
- Straining to maintain her composure, she took a deep breath before speaking.
- The team was straining to complete the project before the deadline loomed closer.