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"That immunity does not extend to other strains of the virus. That means someone infected by one strain of the virus could still get dengue again if infected by a mosquito carrying another strain."

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

That has proven extremely controversial - and the BBC was told in February government plans to make the UK a "world leader" in AI could put already stretched supplies of drinking water under strain.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

Younger animals were better able to support themselves on two legs, while adults probably experienced much greater strain because of their increasing weight.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026

Samples taken from the recalled onions didn’t contain the E. coli strain associated with the outbreak, according to the FDA, but the agency concluded the onions were likely to blame.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

The reaction of the terrible strain came as he took the old man’s hand in his, and raising it to his lips, pressed it, and said:—

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

After screening the bacteria for anticancer activity, nine strains showed promise.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026

"We talk about two different strains of mpox. In 2022 it was the clade II strain that was mostly circulating, now we're talking about clade Ib, so it's a slightly different strain."

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

Years of record-breaking heat waves have placed strains on the continent’s health systems as well as its economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

Nevertheless, consumers continue to spend despite affordability strains, and employers continue to hire selectively amid higher interest rates to battle inflation, said institute economist Shannon Sedgwick.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

I thought for a moment it was the last strains of sunset, but then, as we dashed toward the exit, I caught a glimpse of the sky through the broken roof.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

What follows — the drained reserves, the mismatched oil, the strained grid and the price we all pay — is the fallout.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

The strikes further strained a power grid that survived the 1990 Iraqi invasion and occupation, as well as a round of Iranian attacks earlier this year.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

The possibility of sending it to a Gulf country emerged during the war with Iran as Iranian missile and drone attacks strained U.S. allies’ air defenses, regional officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

"You couldn't even get your little finger in there. It's been a year and a half, but my eye still feels strained and I constantly want to force it open," she told AFP.

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

His mom had been feeding him, and it was strained apricots, one of his favorites.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

Iraqi troops burnt hundreds of Kuwaiti oil wells as they withdrew after their 1991 defeat, straining the country's energy resources and causing an environmental crisis.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

It comes after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight, with the renewed hostilities further straining their preliminary deal to end the war.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

A few people pulled muscles while straining to label him a “lion of the Senate.”

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

Fracturing wells, leaky pumps and other wear-and-tear are straining the Gulf Coast salt caverns that make up the reserve.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

He slowly pushed the bone until it was so close that Olaf’s claw—with Olaf straining so hard his eyes bulged—just barely touched it.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen