Sentence examples for strained to from inspiring English sources

We strained to hear.

I strained to look.

In the courtroom, he strained to hear.

I strained to see her more clearly.

I strained to hear the Chinese translation.

Language is strained to its limits.

He strained to identify the man's voice.

Arsenal strained to muster a response.

Juncker strained to maintain his calm.

He strained to see any tumor at all.

The friendship has been strained to breaking point.