strain
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The war ended with an uneasy peace deal in 2022, which has increasingly come under strain.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Signs of strain also are showing in India, where the share of micro loans at least 30 days overdue tripled to 6.2% in 12 months to March 2025, the most recent data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Genetic analyses indicate the older infections were linked to a tundra variant, while today's outbreak is associated with a more infectious strain of European origin.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
You could not blame some of the world's top players for feeling the strain of the game.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
I watched Brother Zesht strain to follow Samir into this maze of thoughts.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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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