re-strain
Americanverb (used with or without object)
Etymology
Origin of re-strain
Example Sentences
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“I don’t think it was a re-strain or anything. Just some more scar tissue is trying to break off,” Allen said.
From Seattle Times
“I don’t think it was a re-strain or anything,” Allen said.
From Los Angeles Times
But they decided to be cautious with Zunino’s return, not wanting him to re-strain the oblique or suffer any sort of setback.
From Seattle Times
The MRI was huge, knowing that it wasn't too serious as long as I didn't re-strain it," Trout said before the game. And after the game, Trout said, "Feels good, no pain, nothing.
From Los Angeles Times
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