I had to strain over the table to pick up the words.

It will be better for you than straining your eyes over that book.

She was straining her eyes over them when I left for my own seat.

But their relationship and her dealings with town Republican leaders became strained over time.

Relations between the two generals became increasingly strained over the summer and fall.

The Indian's uniform strained over wide shoulders as he looked up.

It was not too bad a fit, though inclined to strain a little over the shoulders.

The request could further strain relations between the two Governments over the incident.

He looked at the old man again, and strained at the wires over his hand.

A good many sailors and soldiers, on the other hand, now strained over oars.