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re-strain

[ree-streyn]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to strain again.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of re-strain1

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

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

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But they decided to be cautious with Zunino’s return, not wanting him to re-strain the oblique or suffer any sort of setback.

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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.

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