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A rapidly growing population has put a great strain on the country's resources.

It is a great emotional strain for a person when a spouse is diagnosed with cancer, but unfortunately all the attention is usually given to the patient, and his or her partner's need for support may be overlooked.

His long hours at work have really put a strain on his marriage.

The responsibility of taking care of both a job and a family can be a real strain at times.

Living with his wife's mother has put somewhat of a strain on their marriage.

You should turn a light on in here if you are going to read, otherwise you might strain your eyes.

Averil Coxhead has noted that trying to read texts which have too many new words puts a lot of strain on the second language learner.

Min-Hee's voice is so quiet that I really have to strain my ears to hear her speak.

Gandhi once observed that unity, to be real, must stand the severest strain without breaking.

George Eliot once remarked that a difference of tastes in jokes is a great strain on the affections.

Sitting too close or too far from your computer can strain your eyes.

A strain is an injury caused by over-stretching a muscle.

You can avoid back strain when lifting heavy objects by keeping your back straight, bending your knees, and keeping the load close to your body.

The war in El Salvador put an unimaginable strain on families, with many deaths and disappearances of family members.

Breathing impure air puts strain on your body.

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