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strain

[streyn] / streɪn /










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Iranians were also already feeling the strain of weeks of uncertainty.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Countries such as India and Mexico are increasingly worried about the strain not only on electricity but water supplies, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Residents feared the project would strain the electrical grid and drain their local aquifer.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Rather than focusing on a single virus strain, the AI system analyzed genetic information from Sarbeco coronaviruses collected through surveillance programs worldwide.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Boaz rolled his shoulders to fight the strain.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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