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In the current epidemic, driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no approved vaccine, those workers haven’t been paid their Ebola-response allowances for weeks, according to the WHO and local aid officials.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Streatfeild began the season as a receiver but transitioned to quarterback when Ava Taiji sustained a tricep strain at the Chargers Invitational.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

In addition to spreading out the strain on manufacturing partners, Apple’s phased rollout also directs more attention to its higher-end phones.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026

Leaders say the institutions are "much stronger" together as higher education providers face mounting economic strain, but the University and College Union previously raised concerns that the merger signalled a "broader problem for the sector".

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

My eyes ached from the strain of typing.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

Such treatments could potentially encourage beneficial bacterial strains while suppressing populations associated with harmful effects.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026

Nonetheless, enthusiasm for it has waned in recent months, according to Russian polling agencies, causing new political strains inside the country.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

We can’t, of course, say “poor Kyle Tucker” as he strains — less stoically now — to figure it out with the postseason closing in.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

The notion that he’d ad-lib a mention of Harp, or include one in his prepared remarks without thinking through the possible ramifications, strains believability.

From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026

To these strains us mourners began to troop down for a final farewell to Miss Myrt, starting from the rear.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

For low-income households, any uptick in grocery prices will stretch already strained budgets, while wealthier consumers may not notice the change.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Many patients will be faced with abruptly losing caregivers who have been with them for years, and facilities that are already strained will be even more short-staffed.

From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026

Another neighbour, Nigeria, which has more strained relations, said it viewed the situation "with deep concern".

From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026

The US has had strained relations with Russia since it launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

By their strained faces, I can tell there’s a memory neither will share.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Instead of straining vegetables and pasta, you can use a colander to achieve a similar effect to that of the pinhole projector.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Investors are concerned that the company’s increasing capital expenditures are straining its balance sheet and potentially pushing its credit rating below investment grade.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

Chief Executive David Zaslav opted not to renew the pricey basketball contract as Warner has been straining to pay down debt brought on by its last merger in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

Persistent risks to regional shipping could push oil well above $100 a barrel, analysts say, stoking inflation and straining an already fragile global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

But he couldn’t help them even if he wanted to, so he scurried on, straining to see over the heads of the two girls at the edge of the crowd.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai