What does the cryptic crossword clue "One who left you now feeling the strain, reportedly — such is life! (9)" mean?

The definition is "life". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (synonym="one who left you") + IS (synonym="IS") + TENCE (synonym="TENCE") = EXISTENCE; definition: "life!" The answer is EXISTENCE.

One who left you now feeling the strain, reportedly — such is life! (9)

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