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Strain in which the distorted body does not return to its original size and shape after the deforming force has been removed. See more at strain.

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He was also a charismatic, telegenic speaker with a face improved by plastic surgery several years earlier.
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The taste of metal cutlery after years of plastic can also taste funny.
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I strain and push and pedal and wonder, “When will this end?”
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Cover with plastic wrap and allow the dates to soften, about 15 minutes.
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Internet chatter rose to a deafening roar as speculation began about what—plastic surgery?
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When people argue in this strain, I immediately assume the offensive.
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To begin with, the bar was of pinkish sandstone, smoothed and covered by a coating of plastic.
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If, now, the patient cough or strain as if at stool, the contents of the stomach will usually be forced out through the tube.
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We ought to attempt such a shortening as will strain the machine to a breaking point, but never break it.
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This was a great strain on their rather limited resources, and for some years they had to practise strict economy.
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