noun
a natural or cultivated variety of a particular group of organisms
verb
to force oneself to make a strenuous or unusually great effort
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The new strain of the virus is causing concern among health officials.
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I think I pulled a muscle from all the strain of moving furniture.
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I can't deal with all this strain, I need a break.
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The strain of balancing work and family responsibilities can be overwhelming at times.