strains
Example Sentences
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Strains of the old "Glory, Glory" anthem echoed inside the giant stadium as Tottenham Hotspur stepped back from the precipice of the most humiliating relegation in Premier League history.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Strains of seasonal flu already kill some 47,000 people in the U.S. a year.
From Salon • Aug. 27, 2024
Strains remain and will be addressed, Mr. Biden’s advisers say, but this year, Chinese and American officials have also emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between the world’s two largest economies.
From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2023
Strains between the world’s two leading economies have been growing despite their trade ties.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2023
Strains of Vivaldi and Brahms floated out over the water.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
