strain
Example Sentences
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Together, these strains have already contributed to population crashes in at least 500 species of frogs and toads.
From Science Daily
Hackman had previously been estranged from his children, confessing that his commitment to his Hollywood career had strained their relationship.
From MarketWatch
Additional experiments on Earth linked these microgravity-associated changes in the receptor binding protein to increased activity against E. coli strains that cause urinary tract infections in humans and are normally resistant to T7.
From Science Daily
With the Canada-US trade relationship increasingly unpredictable, Canada is seeking to bolster ties elsewhere, in some cases mending strained ties.
From BBC
Instead, the latest tariffs have injected a newfound sense of urgency into the issue and strained relations with important Nato allies and trading partners.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
