"strain" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- I had to strain over the table to pick up the words.
- It will be better for you than straining your eyes over that book.
- She was straining her eyes over them when I left for my own seat.
- But their relationship and her dealings with town Republican leaders became strained over time.
- Relations between the two generals became increasingly strained over the summer and fall.
- The Indian's uniform strained over wide shoulders as he looked up.
- It was not too bad a fit, though inclined to strain a little over the shoulders.
- The request could further strain relations between the two Governments over the incident.
- He looked at the old man again, and strained at the wires over his hand.
- A good many sailors and soldiers, on the other hand, now strained over oars.
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