strain
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The suit also argues that the property is in an area known to support several endangered and threatened species and that a facility there would strain the limited waste disposal and drinking water infrastructure.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The U.S. withdrawal from international agencies and the strain USAID’s end put on surveillance and response systems were key to allowing Ebola to spread unchecked, several experts told me.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Data centers consume 21% of Ireland’s electricity, causing grid strain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
There is no specific vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain behind the latest outbreak.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
His head pounded, the scratches on his arms and legs stung, and every muscle in his body ached from the strain of lifting Abby over the fallen trees.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
Vocabulary lists containing strain
Christmas Carol Vocab: A Lyrical Lexicon
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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"The Highwayman"
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