Straining upward, Joe twisted his hands to push from beneath.

Straining upward, he let her capture his mouth, easing him back on the pillow.

Wedging his back beneath the beam, he strained upward and took the weight upon himself.

By straining upward on his toes, Charles was able to look through the glass pane.

But even worse, was the anticipation straining upward within her like a sprout toward the sun.

Her eyes strained upward at him in muted helplessness, above his restraining hand.

Denoriel strained upward, looking wildly around for Elizabeth's red hair.

The helicopter strained upward and Bill cut back slightly.

The soldiers rushed forward, their eyes strained upward, but the quarry had vanished.

He strained upward until his full weight was upon the Chinaman's shoulders.