strains
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The goal is to create protection not only against known viruses, but also against future strains that have not yet emerged.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
The rare Bundibugyo strain circulating in Congo wasn’t reliably identified by most available Ebola tests, which were designed to detect the more common Zaire and Sudan strains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Second, they cause particular strains to small businesses — enabling large companies to further expand their power in an industry.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Speaking after a final-day victory over Everton clinched Tottenham's Premier League survival, Venkatesham discussed the emotional strains of a relegation battle that went to the season's closing minutes.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Now, as I drew closer, the faint strains of organ music caught my ears.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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