But even some longstanding truces have begun experiencing strain.

She could not have known that here romantic middle-aged lover was actually a stranded pederast who had experienced considerable strain fulfilling his male role.

His initial three projects focused on Texas communities experiencing significant strain because of ethnic conflict.

A single nanotube experiences a change in electrical resistance when experiencing stress or strain.

All, from busboy to managers, must experience strain at the end of the evening from smiling for five hours.

A cult member may experience strain if the mainstream culture and the cult religion are both considered important in the cult member's daily life.

All people who have experienced crises do not experience strain.

A high school boy who is constantly bullied and ridiculed by peers may experience great strain if he does not know how to deal with the situation.

It is becoming clear, however, that subprime mortgages are not the only part of this market experiencing strain.

The extension of this tenure makes it less likely that Goldman would experience unexpected strain on its capital.