strain
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The huge increased pressure on energy grids translates to higher utility bills, which puts additional strain on gas and coal plants, which of course jacks up toxic air pollution.
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026
And while it is called the meningitis B vaccine, it protects against the most common versions of the B strain - but not all.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Signs of strain also are showing in India, where the share of micro loans at least 30 days overdue tripled to 6.2% in 12 months to March 2025, the most recent data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The war ended with an uneasy peace deal in 2022, which has increasingly come under strain.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Still we strain our eyes to pierce the reddish dust the wheels throw up.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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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