strain
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Pratt’s theories about homelessness strain credulity on the merits.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
Even some within the ATF had misgivings, worrying that the policy would strain the agency’s relations with law-abiding dealers and make them less likely to offer alerts on suspicious behavior by buyers.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Manufacturers reported the sharpest increase in input costs since May 2022, highlighting the growing strain from higher energy and commodity prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
New findings suggest that the arrangement is under growing strain.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
And the strain of helping to plan the mission, which involved outlining what they were going to do after arriving, had made him very tense.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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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