He could hardly refrain from admiring the simple strategy with which the latter had circumvented him.

For my life I could hardly refrain from screaming with laughter at the odd manner in which the old gentleman received this handsome rebuke.

At the military symbolism of the action the audience could hardly refrain from applause.

As an old teacher I can hardly refrain from classroom habits; the corollary should be left as an exercise for the student.

I can hardly refrain from embracing you.

She could hardly refrain from leaning against him, bracing her frailty on his rectitude.

Even in this moment of peril, Pat could hardly refrain from smiling.

So extreme was his surprise that he could hardly refrain from uttering a loud exclamation.

Covenant could hardly refrain from throwing his arms around the Giant's neck.

Though she fought to hide it, Terisa could hardly refrain from laughing.