strain
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But the war with Iran is already putting India's $6bn bottled water industry under strain as manufacturers struggle to access crucial raw materials.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
"Parts of the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America face the added strain of higher food and fertilizer prices and tighter financial conditions," the IMF said in a post on its website.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
“Disputes put strain on every part of the payments ecosystem, frustrating consumers, while driving cost and complexity for merchants and financial institutions,” Visa President of Value-Added Services Andrew Torre says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
This triggers a structural imbalance called a Janus reaction, which creates internal strain within the layers.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
The strain of his long journey showed on his face.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
