strain
Example Sentences
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In Romania, researchers recently examined a bacterial strain that had been trapped in a 5,000-year-old layer of ice inside an underground cave.
From Science Daily
The Fair Plan, which offers basic fire insurance for homeowners who can’t get coverage elsewhere, is seeking a 35.8% rate increase to buoy its strained finances.
At the other end Messi, who has had limited training opportunities since picking up a hamstring strain in a friendly two weeks ago, looked off the pace.
From Barron's
They were already without Devin Booker, who has a right hip strain.
From Barron's
The gradual repayment will lessen an immediate budget strain.
From Los Angeles Times
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