strain
Example Sentences
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At the TSA, the strain has already disrupted operations.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
It creates multiple pathways for energy to move through the system, reduces wasted power, and lessens the strain on the resonator.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
Reaves, who is out with a Grade 2 left oblique strain that is expected to take four to six weeks to heal, has benefited from staying with the team.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
U.S. stock futures fell as a cease-fire deal between the U.S. and Iran showed early signs of strain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Aside from the barely perceptible strain which manifested itself in all dealings with Bunny at that time, things seemed to be going smoothly and he’d been in a good mood at dinner that night.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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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