- present tense form of strain (3rd person singular).
strains
Example Sentences
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The supply strains have set off a scramble for interceptors among Gulf and other Middle East nations in Iran’s crosshairs and has weakened Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russian airstrikes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
They compared imported varieties for such traits as maturity, yield, plant form and suitability for seed or hay, selecting strains that showed promise for cultivation in the United States.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
OTTAWA—A Canadian quasi-judicial panel said imported canned vegetables mostly from the U.S. caused serious financial strains for domestic food processors, and recommends that the government impose import limits to help the sector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
When bacteria are repeatedly exposed to antibiotics, strains that can survive the drugs may spread, making infections more difficult to treat.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Because inside me is a beast that snarls, and growls, and strains toward freedom, toward Tobias, and, above all, toward life.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
