Some of these, with a detail of Peasants to perform the sheer physical exertion, attempted to restore the energy-cannon to functioning condition.

Convinced that he too loves this beautiful young woman, Oliver sets out to steal her away by sheer romantic exertion.

He could hardly draw breath past the sheer physical exertion of his beating chest.

Through sheer mental exertion Eberly endured the hours of weightlessness.

Jean heaved against the fallen topgallant spar, bracing himself against the mainmast, letting loose a howl of sheer exertion.

Cadderly stood bent at the waist, gasping for breath, and not just for sheer physical exertion.

They worked harshly in their sockets, with much friction, and each bending or unbending was accomplished only through a sheer exertion of will.

If the academy ever decides to give out Oscars for sheer physical exertion, the other contenders will have to line up behind Mr. Li.

The sheer physical exertion of it had almost defeated him.

On closer inspection, Picard could see several matches in progress, and he envied the way the players were shedding their cares by the act of sheer physical exertion.