How could he have strained his eyes after other women, as if a second glance were ever needed when it was really she!

Relations were strained after that, and further inquiries out of the question.

The children went off, the dogs still on the lead, straining after the scent left behind by the other dog.

His relationship with his son was strained after this point.

The relationship between the mother and daughter becomes inexplicably strained after the birth.

I could imagine Cynan and the others straining after his words.

People were straining after wit without succeeding in being funny.

People usually need to avoid bending, lifting, or straining for several weeks after surgery.

Your prolapse can return if you strain or lift too soon after surgery.

Straining after it, he knew, would only push it further away.