heavy strain

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A significant and burdensome amount of pressure.

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  • The long hours at work placed a heavy strain on his health.
  • Dealing with the unexpected expenses put a heavy strain on their budget.
  • The company's rapid expansion created a heavy strain on its existing infrastructure.
  • She felt a heavy strain on her relationship after moving abroad.
  • The prolonged drought imposed a heavy strain on the agricultural sector.
  • Constant criticism can put a heavy strain on a child's confidence.
  • The emergency services are under heavy strain during major disasters.
  • His demanding schedule caused a heavy strain on his family life.
  • The new regulations will place a heavy strain on small businesses.
  • Despite the heavy strain, they managed to complete the project on time.