strain

"The family's financial strain was a constant worry. "

"The hen's egg yolk had a visible strain, a thin blood vessel, running through it. "

"My family's strain of musicians has produced many talented singers and players. "

"There is a strain of madness in her family."

"Her strain towards perfectionism made her work exceptionally well, but also very stressful. "

"The recurring strain in his father's stories was the importance of hard work. "

"The local farm raises a special strain of chickens known for their large eggs. "

"The first strain of the song was upbeat and cheerful. "

"My family is a particular strain of artistic people. "

"The poet's latest work showcased a beautiful strain of language, full of imagery and metaphors. "

"The strain of working two jobs and attending school was becoming too much for Sarah. "

"Lifting the heavy box caused a strain in my back. "

"Lifting the heavy box caused a strain in his back. "

"The strain on the bridge's supporting structure was carefully measured to ensure its safety. "

"The hikers followed the deer's strain through the woods. "

"The mother strained the baby's hand tightly as she carried it across the busy street. "

"Relations between the United States and Guatemala traditionally have been close, although at times strained by human rights and civil/military issues."

"The gale strained the timbers of the ship."

"The weight of the books strained the shelf, causing it to sag slightly. "

"Sitting in back, I strained to hear the speaker."

"to strain the law in order to convict an accused person"

"To make the juice, we strained the orange pulp. "

"water straining through a sandy soil"

"The heavy workload strained her already tired body. "

"to strain a petition or invitation"

"My mom strained her arms, holding my little brother tightly as he cried. "

"A man straineth, liveth, then dieth."