seriously strain
Frequency: 7.010.0 per million words
To put a very large amount of pressure on something.
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- The ongoing conflict could seriously strain international relations.
- Years of neglect have seriously strained the country's infrastructure.
- His constant demands began to seriously strain their friendship.
- The unexpected expenses will seriously strain our budget this month.
- If you continue to work without rest, you will seriously strain your health.
- The new regulations might seriously strain small businesses.
- Their patience was seriously strained by the repeated delays.
- Such intense competition can seriously strain a team's unity.
- The sudden influx of refugees could seriously strain the city's resources.
- The extended negotiations seriously strained the diplomats' nerves.