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strain

[streyn] / streɪn /










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But that same physicality can take its toll in the latter stages of the Champions League, when players are feeling the strain after eight months of relentless action.

From Barron's

Studies have linked excessive sodium phosphate intake to kidney strain and cardiovascular risks, and carrageenan to digestive inflammation and gut irritation.

From Los Angeles Times

Should Reaves return Friday or Sunday after missing a month with a left calf strain, it would mark only the seventh time the guard has played together with James and Doncic.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s more than three times as much electricity as was needed in 2024 and will likely put immense strain on the U.S. power grid.

From MarketWatch

For some, homeownership now represents financial strain more than financial stability.

From MarketWatch