- present tense form of strain (3rd person singular).
strains
Example Sentences
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Rising living costs, low wages, strains on the healthcare system and long-term population decline all feature prominently in campaign debates.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
But at the same time, listeners will hear what sounds like the early strains of “I’m Only Sleeping,” a standout track from “Revolver.”
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
But it strains credulity to assume that earnings will grow so much more quickly that, even after being discounted at higher interest rates, they still come out ahead.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
The ancient plague strains also contained a distinctive superantigen - a toxin-producing genetic factor not seen in historic plague strains.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
Down in the city, a merchant peddles his wares, the singsong strains of his voice reaching even here.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
