strain
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An April 8 ceasefire, which largely halted the fighting, has come under strain from recent exchanges of fire by the US and Iran.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Residents feared the project would strain the electrical grid and drain their local aquifer.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
The scrutiny comes as many Americans put little trust in government and face financial strain from high grocery costs, said Will Fletcher, president of the Association of Inspectors General.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Rather than focusing on a single virus strain, the AI system analyzed genetic information from Sarbeco coronaviruses collected through surveillance programs worldwide.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
“Settle down, children,” she says so quietly, I strain to catch her words.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
Vocabulary lists containing strain
Christmas Carol Vocab: A Lyrical Lexicon
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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"The Highwayman"
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