Had the cyber hoped that the sudden strain would burst his heart?

Her shoulders quivered under the sudden strain of emotions which she tried to control.

There was a sudden, sharp strain on his eyes.

The sudden strain, however, was too great for his injured body.

A sudden heavy strain or increased pressure to the lower back.

Walk slowly, never run, rest every second step going upstairs, no excitement, be on your guard all the time against any sudden strain.

The entire office building was still trembling and shaking to the sudden strain.

All the physicians agree that her heart couldn't stand a sudden strain.

Keep a lookout for a sudden strain on the rope.

For the space of two or three gasping breaths that new rope held against the sudden strain.