strain
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Stalled vessels remain a source of strain on global supply chains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
At the TSA, the strain has already disrupted operations.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
His visit comes as a fragile ceasefire pausing the Iranian conflict has come under strain, with disagreements over whether the truce covered Lebanon.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
If its return leans too far away from the emotional core that defined it, or reshapes its characters beyond recognition, it could strain the connection.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Only, when the noise of the radio softens and Emmett’s and George’s voices strain, Axel can’t help but dip in and out of their words instead of his own good thoughts.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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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