His lungs strained to move it, and failed.

My lungs strained to fill themselves with air.

His lungs were straining; the pressure was hammering at his chest.

His lungs straining, he moved quickly toward the south end of the building, the only area left standing.

Garrovick's lungs were already straining for oxygen in the stifling heat.

Several times Berry's head had been under water, lungs strained almost to the bursting point as be tried to keep from drowning.

Kaelin's lungs were straining and he kicked out for the surface.

He felt his lungs strain as the light of the surface dimmed.

Kempka's lungs strained for air, and again he threw his body to the side.

No matter how Ilna's lungs strained, she couldn't draw in a satisfying breath.