With some effort, I managed to smile back at him.
For the first time that day he managed to smile.
She opened her eyes wide to hold back the tears, and managed to smile.
Love managed to smile a few times on the course, but the good feelings didn't last.
Their season was over, but they managed to smile occasionally.
It needed an effort, but she managed to smile back at him.
She kept her hand tight on his and nearly managed to smile.
But somehow he managed to smile back at his brother.
His face was a mess, but he managed to smile.
She even managed to smile a little at the thought.