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That has proven extremely controversial - and the BBC was told in February government plans to make the UK a "world leader" in AI could put already stretched supplies of drinking water under strain.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

The escalation in trade tension “threatens to damage the Canadian economy and add to the strain of an already vulnerable currency,” says Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist at forex firm Corpay.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

Iran's energy ministry urged citizens to reduce electricity use and switch off air conditioners in peak hours after the power grid came under strain.

From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026

The frustrating situation comes on top of mounting financial strain and housing instability for many fire survivors who are trying to rebuild their homes and lives after the 2025 firestorms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

I had to strain to listen but they were chanting excitedly.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

Currently, a separate vaccine covering different strains, the MenACWY vaccine, is offered routinely to 14-year-olds.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

After screening the bacteria for anticancer activity, nine strains showed promise.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026

Years of record-breaking heat waves have placed strains on the continent’s health systems as well as its economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

Nevertheless, consumers continue to spend despite affordability strains, and employers continue to hire selectively amid higher interest rates to battle inflation, said institute economist Shannon Sedgwick.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

Papa had just checkmated Jaja when we heard the martial music on the radio, the solemn strains making us stop to listen.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

During his barely six months in office, Fedorov had repeatedly argued with Syrsky, 60, in his efforts to digitise and modernise an army strained by four and a half years of fighting.

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

Refining capacity is strained, and fuel markets don’t have much of a buffer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding on critical raw materials in April, and European officials hope such cooperation can be a bright spot in an otherwise strained trans-Atlantic relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Hernández has been on the field for only four plate appearances, exiting because of a strained left oblique in just his second game back from offseason surgery on his left elbow.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

“And how exactly did your grandfather die, Fredrick? I don’t believe you’ve ever told me,” Lady Constance asked in a high, strained voice.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

It comes after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight, with the renewed hostilities further straining their preliminary deal to end the war.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

A few people pulled muscles while straining to label him a “lion of the Senate.”

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

Officials have flagged the surge in spending on data centers and computing power as a source of demand the economy is straining to supply.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

A brutal heatwave hit peak temperatures across the eastern United States on Friday, straining power grids, threatening World Cup matches and playing havoc with celebrations for America's 250th independence anniversary.

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

He lifted his hand and opened his eyelids; gazed blank, and with a straining effort, on the sky, and toward the amphitheatre of trees: one saw that all to him was void darkness.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë