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Eventually, these strains could be enough to depress the economy, especially if interest rates keep rising.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

It remains free on the NHS for people until the age of 25 but does not protect against all strains of meningitis.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Western Hemisphere hantavirus strains are so deadly because they can attack the lungs and make them leak.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Every muscle in my body strains toward him, but I hold myself back.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth



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