strains

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What surprised her most was not only the size of the effect, but also how caregiving strains multiple parts of family life at once.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Chinese researchers used the mRNA technology made famous during the Covid pandemic for their vaccine targeting the three main Ebola strains, including Bundibugyo.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

André entered the hall dramatically to the strains of the “Chariots of Fire” theme.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

But expensive crude worsens inflation, strains budgets and raises the cost of shielding consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The dog wiggles and strains, running her short legs in the air and growling.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins