severely strain
Frequency: 7.211.0 per million words
To put an intense and damaging amount of pressure on something.
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- The dispute severely strained relations between the two countries.
- Years of drought have severely strained the region's water resources.
- The unexpected rise in patient numbers is severely straining the healthcare system.
- Such continuous pressure will severely strain even the strongest bonds.
- His constant criticism severely strained their friendship to the breaking point.
- The budget cuts could severely strain essential public services.
- Their patience was severely strained by the endless delays.
- Rapid urbanization has severely strained the city's infrastructure.
- The ongoing negotiations are likely to severely strain diplomatic ties.
- If not managed carefully, this project will severely strain our team's capacity.