under (a/the) strain

idiom

: having to do too much, dealing with a difficult problem, etc.
She has been under (a lot of) strain lately.
He is holding up under the strain.
He cracked/collapsed/buckled under the strain.

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With the economy under strain and democratic norms eroded under Republican leadership, the 2026 midterm elections should be a political slam dunk for Democrats. Marc Lester, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025 The United States stands at an economic crossroads, grappling with a $36 trillion national debt, escalating tariff disputes, and a job market under strain. Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Grimm inherits an agency under strain from constraints placed on it from the Commerce Department. Andrew Freedman, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025 With huge flocks at commercial facilities and farms being killed or declared infected, the very source of eggs, a grocery staple, is under strain, driving supply down and, in turn, prices up. Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for under (a/the) strain

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“Under (a/the) strain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20%28a%2Fthe%29%20strain. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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