This time, however, the strain proved too much for him and he collapsed.

In time, no doubt, the strain would have proved too great for him.

However, the strain proved too much on the marriage and Miller's parents divorced.

But the strain proved too much and Wolfgang became ill.

But the strain proved too much for his dazed senses.

As if the trip had proved too great a strain.

The strain proved too much for Benoit, however, who died suddenly that year, at age 61.

The strain of six hours a day practice, however, proved too severe, and her health broke down.

The daily strain of life among the ruins is proving too much for many people.

However, the financial and organizational strain of producing the event proved too heavy for the small arts group.