David was struggling into a sitting position in the bottom of the boat.

He struggled into a sitting position, wrenched his eyes open.

After a time, he struggled into a sitting position.

Anna slowly rolled on her side and struggled into a sitting position.

Before he could touch her, she struggled into a sitting position.

He struggled into a sitting position, but apparently thought better of trying to stand up.

I struggled with some difficulty into a position which enabled me to look forward.

She struggled into a sitting position and pulled the hair away from her face.

She lifted his arm away and struggled into a sitting position.

The four men struggled into a sitting position to don their gear yet again.