severe strain

Examples (10)

• The economic crisis placed a severe strain on many families.
• Working 70 hours a week put a severe strain on his health.
• The constant conflict created a severe strain in their relationship.
• Emergency services are currently under severe strain due to the pandemic.
• Such high expectations can cause severe strain on young athletes.
• The old bridge could not withstand the severe strain of the heavy traffic.
• His recent divorce added severe strain to an already difficult period.
• The government's budget is facing severe strain after years of overspending.
• Operating at maximum capacity for so long has put a severe strain on the factory's machinery.
• The lack of sleep was beginning to show as a severe strain on her concentration.