From there, he went on to success with human strains.

His eyes were red with strain and lack of sleep.

He sat back, and the session continued with less strain.

Her body was rigid with the strain of these last hours.

She shook with the strain of holding back the power.

Together, they passed into shadow and were gone with the last strain of music.

His heart just would not be able to cope with the strain.

Adam looked at him and could see that the older man's face was white with strain.

Residential growth is often associated with a strain on town services, including education.

Slowly her own pain diminished and she saw the girl's face go white with strain.