strains every nerve

A form of strain every nerve — To make every possible effort to do something; to do one's utmost.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of strain every nerve
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strains every nerve. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/strains%20every%20nerve

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