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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a new strain" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a recently identified variant of a virus, bacteria, or other organisms, often in scientific or medical contexts.
Example: "Researchers have discovered a new strain of the virus that shows increased resistance to treatment."
Alternatives: "a novel variant" or "a recent type".
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Bad news, rubber-less shaggers: there's a new strain of super gonorrhoea afoot in Britain, and it's heading your way.
It might carry a new strain of disease, researchers say.
MIT study finds evidence that a new strain of H1N1 may carry dangerous mutations.
The end result is a new strain of E. coli that smells of mint and bananas.
A new strain of ransomware spread rapidly around the world on Friday.
A new strain of mice may have something to say about how FOXP2 affects language.
Maybe a sandwich?" He noticed a new strain in Stell's face.
A new strain of flu wipes out 99% of humanity in this delicately written dystopia.
A rumble of assent spread through the crowd like a new strain of flu.
A new strain of bird flu has broken out in the Shanghai area of Eastern China.
A Tunisian orchid and a new strain of dahlia also carry her name.
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