Bright was ironically a Radical but also with a strong strain of conservatism.

A strong strain of political protest runs throughout.

There is a strong strain of partisanship in the public's feelings on this issue.

Another strong cultural strain comes from the heritage of Canada's native peoples.

There was, however, a strong strain of anarchism, particularly in the students at Nanterre.

There also seems to be a strong strain of irrationality, though.

A strong strain of social concern runs through the work.

"I think there's quite a strong strain of melancholy in there," Hornby says with a grin.

Of course, strong strains *may* lead to mental illness in those whose brains are yet to be fully developed.

His economic message has a strong nationalist strain.