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under a strain of vs under strain of

Both "under a strain of" and "under strain of" are not commonly used phrases in English. The correct phrase is "under strain of."

Last updated: April 03, 2024 • 52 views

under a strain of

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

This phrase is not a standard expression in English. It is better to use "under strain of" instead.
  • Our marriage has been under a lot of strain of late.
  • You've been under a lot of strain recently.
  • She's under a lot of strain.
  • And you're obviously under a lot of strain.
  • DS Rawlins was working under a lot of strain.
  • Mr Jefferies has been under a lot of strain recently.
  • Sir, I know you're under a lot of strain...
  • I mean, my daughter's been kidnapped, and I am under a bit of strain right now.
  • Having Tully here is putting her under a lot of strain already, you can see it.
  • You've been under a lot of strain lately. I'm just making sure you're thinking clearly.
  • You're putting yourself under a lot of strain for man of your age.
  • It's just when things go bad and he's under a lot of strain.
  • She's under a lot of strain, and you did start this.
  • DS Martin, your partner is under a lot of strain.
  • Having Tully here is putting her under a lot of strain already, you can see it.
  • Look, you've been under a lot of strain these last few months.
  • I've been under a bit of a strain recently.
  • The Dynavector worked OK but the 'draggy' arm and high mass were going to put that tiny, 1.7mm long cantilever under a lot of strain.
  • Don't worry my dear, we're all under a bit of a strain at the moment.
  • I mean, my daughter's been kidnapped, and I am under a bit of strain right now.

Alternatives:

  • under strain of

under strain of

This is the correct phrase to use.

This phrase is used to indicate being affected by a particular type of strain or pressure.
  • People do such things under the strain of necessity.
  • Mrs Poldark has a fragile disposition, and doubtless she's been under some strain of late.
  • People do such things under the strain of necessity.
  • It is not to be relied upon for serious efforts and may easily give way under the strain of weariness or temptation.
  • However, for Enceladus to still be active, part of the core must have also melted, forming magma chambers that would flex under the strain of Saturn's tides.
  • His health, however, had begun to give way under the strain of wounds and exposure, during late November, and he died at Milan on December 3, 1525.
  • When the spirit is not dominated by its accumulations, it creates under the strain of its karma and of the creative impulse.
  • They are now buckling under the added strain of millions of new patients.
  • Your old reality is visibly cracking under the combined strains of the activities of both the cabal and of our Earth allies.
  • Our marriage has been under a lot of strain of late.
  • The imminent explosion puts under strain all the schemes of those who have fear. Therefore, the departing ones exert themselves strenuously.
  • Joachim Trier unleashes the huge power of the mother's photos of devastated worlds and people on this family portrait, which floats in a desert of real feelings under the strain of loss and uncertain role plays.
  • Any weakening of Member States' ambition to complete the reforms which have been initiated under the strain of the crisis, excessive indulgence, too many exceptions to the commonly accepted rules and a return to a new round of internal protectionism will deal fatal blows.
  • In this respect, the Stability and Growth Pact was put under strain in the course of last year and early this year, but it kept working.
  • You've been under a lot of strain recently.
  • She's under a lot of strain.
  • And you're obviously under a lot of strain.
  • DS Rawlins was working under a lot of strain.
  • Mr Jefferies has been under a lot of strain recently.
  • Frightened people have doubtless seen broken tree branches and other suggestive shapes in the water, and under the nervous strain of the moment have let their imaginations get the better of them.

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