The disadvantage of Verneuil process is that the grown crystals have high internal strains.

Just as the Democrats have been riven at times by racial and union issues, the Republicans could face powerful internal strains over income.

The moment the fighting is over, the internal strains will become more pressing.

But the internal strains will remain and may erupt into sporadic disorders.

In 2002, however, the Alliance began to show signs of internal strain.

The lawsuit also reflects the internal strains that have been tugging at the organizers of the commemoration for several months.

The finished album is rejected by the band's record company, Reprise, which leads to some serious internal strain.

The surplus will have to be reduced, which in turn will bring enormous internal political strains.

The internal strain has led to turnover at the top.

Stupefied by the sedative, Hertzog's face showed less evidence of internal strain.