The visit was aimed at developing cooperation in the fight against terrorism and to remove recent strains in relations.

A recent strain of the virus is able to infect the lungs of seals.

His smooth, handsome face bore the marks of recent strain.

He told the passengers that due to recent strains, his mother was not herself.

I believe that we as a community are all at fault for the recent strain.

The most recent strain began with the Industrial Revolution, and its development for over a century has made it extremely dangerous.

Social services in the city have come under recent strain in attempting to deal with the increase in immigration.

However, more recent strains have shown significant cognitive abnormalities.

Has there been a change in activity, especially a recent strain, heavy lifting, or similar activity?

He sat, hunched in a corner of the church, his face pale from recent strain, "I've never known it this bad before."