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re-strain

American  
[ree-streyn] / riˈstreɪn /

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to strain again.


Etymology

Origin of re-strain

First recorded in 1870–75; re- + strain 1

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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 Nov. 2, 2022

“I don’t think it was a re-strain or anything,” Allen said.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 2, 2022

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