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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The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has been on strike since Nov. 15, halting all mail and parcels from being processed or delivered in the time since, further putting the Canadian supply chain under strain during the holiday shopping season.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2024
As the standoff between the government and striking doctors continues, there are now signs that South Korea’s health care system is buckling under the strain.
—Se Eun Gong, NPR, 15 Sep. 2024
According to Lindell's team, MyPillow urgently needed $600,000 as the company's financial options had dwindled under the strain of litigation costs, a diminished credit line and retail boycotts.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Citizens believe the system is broken Taking a closer look at public opinion shows that American democracy is under strain.
—Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2024
As the standoff between the government and striking doctors continues, there are now signs that South Korea’s health care system is buckling under the strain.
—Se Eun Gong, NPR, 15 Sep. 2024
According to Lindell's team, MyPillow urgently needed $600,000 as the company's financial options had dwindled under the strain of litigation costs, a diminished credit line and retail boycotts.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Citizens believe the system is broken Taking a closer look at public opinion shows that American democracy is under strain.
—Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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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 30 Dec. 2024.
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