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verb • move as if through a sieve • separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements • check and sort carefully • distinguish and separate out | ||||||||
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noun • (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense • the physical condition of being stretched or strained • a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature) • (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body • feelings of hostility that are not manifest • the action of stretching something tight | ||||||||
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noun • a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain verb • feel physical pain • have a desire for something or someone who is not present • be the source of pain | ||||||||
Strain Crossword Clue
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SIFT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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SIFT
Updated: October 13, 2023
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