Every time he strained forward, his body moved back.

The audience strained forward to see where he had hidden himself.

The two small boys strained forward to get every word.

The young couple strained forward unconsciously, waiting for a word of hope.

The crowd strained forward down the length of the track.

In the silence, another student strained forward, her arm waving.

He strained forward, watching, hoping that the shot had not damaged her major systems.

When she started to move, the entire Camp strained forward.

She strained forward toward the front seat and the windshield.

His feet touched the edge of the window, and he strained forward as the noise increased.