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strained apart
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
"strained apart" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe a situation in which two things, people, or organizations have become distant or disconnected due to tension or difficulty. For example, "After years of working together, their friendship had been strained apart by their disagreements."
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What set The Andromeda Strain apart from other thrillers was its mass of circumstantial detail, its logical follow-through of what if questions, and the ribbon of metaphor which keeps reminding us that although this particular scenario is pretty far-fetched, people are perfectly capable of doing some dreadful things with science.
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While terpenes can certainly be used to tell different strains apart and some have been noted to have physiological effects (e.g., anti-inflammation), the focus of this research was solely on how cannabinoids are used for cannabis taxonomy.
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It is very unusual for strains apart so far away to share the same DFR profile.
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Nonetheless, little is known about genes that define pathogenicity of various E. coli strains, apart from those that encode obvious toxins [34] [36].
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After sorting contig breaks to the bottom of the 7-strain table and applying false positive scores to the remaining entries, the 30 mutations present in the seven strains, apart from the IS186 insertions in the lon promoter, were found among the 168 putative polymorphisms with lowest false positive scores (≤5) (Fig. S3, Fig. 6, 7-strain table).
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These results show that in American crows, WNV strains (apart from FIN) from Europe are as virulent as the prototypic NY99 strain from North America.
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No classical streptococcal virulence factors were detected in both Sii strains apart from those involved in adhesion which should be considered niche factors.
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The majority of these pathways did not group the strains based on any known properties or phenotypes (Additional file 1: Figure S1) except for peptidoglycan biosynthesis which clustered the highly invasive strains apart from the rest of the strains.
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Since the assays in PCR set 3 mainly targeted mobile genetic elements such as IS or ICE, these data indicate that isolates from Yecla, Málaga and Lorca lack these mobile elements, clearly setting the Jumilla strains apart.
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Mutations were observed in the QRDRs of gyrA/gyrB in 87 out of 95 (91.6%) OFX-resistant MTB strains, apart from a S95T mutation in gyrA, which was a natural polymorphism [ 25] that occurred in both OFX-resistant and OFX susceptible strains in this study.
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Although the antibacterial activity of O. basilicum, C. aurea, C. macrostachyus, and A. abyssinica had been reported against other various pathogenic bacteria [ 30, 31], no report was found during a literature search against mycobacterium strains apart from ethnobotanical reports on these plants.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "strained apart" to convey a sense of tension or difficulty leading to separation, rather than a simple division.
Common error
Avoid using "strained apart" when a more straightforward term like "separated" or "divided" would suffice. The phrase implies a preceding period of stress or pressure.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "strained apart" functions as a verb phrase, typically describing a process where something is forcibly or negatively separated due to pressure or tension. Due to the lack of direct examples provided by Ludwig, this assertion is based on the common understanding of the constituent words.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "strained apart" is a grammatically correct verb phrase used to describe a separation caused by tension or difficulty. According to Ludwig AI, the phrase is valid, though this analysis reveals a lack of direct examples, suggesting infrequent usage. Alternative phrases like "driven apart" or "torn asunder" may offer similar meanings. While grammatically sound, careful consideration should be given to the context to ensure its appropriateness.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
driven apart
Focuses on the external forces causing the separation.
torn asunder
Emphasizes a violent and forceful separation.
pulled asunder
Highlights the physical act of pulling something into separate pieces.
alienated
Emphasizes the emotional distance and estrangement between parties.
split up
A more general term for separation, often used in personal relationships.
estranged
Similar to alienated, but often implies a formal or legal separation.
ruptured
Implies a sudden and forceful break or tear.
disunited
Highlights a loss of unity or cohesion.
fractured
Suggests a crack or break, often used metaphorically for relationships or organizations.
divided
A simple term for separation into distinct parts.
FAQs
How can I use "strained apart" in a sentence?
You can use "strained apart" to describe relationships, objects, or organizations that have been separated due to tension or difficulty. For instance, "Their friendship was strained apart by years of competition."
What's a good alternative to "strained apart"?
Depending on the context, alternatives to "strained apart" include "driven apart", "torn asunder", or "split up".
Is "strained apart" formal or informal?
"Strained apart" is generally suitable for both formal and informal contexts, though it may be perceived as slightly more dramatic than simpler alternatives like "separated".
What causes things to be "strained apart"?
Things are "strained apart" by tension, stress, difficulty, or pressure that leads to their separation or division. This could be emotional, physical, or organizational.
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
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60%
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3.5/5
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Real-world application tested