11.   The concerts themselves will strain to keep their attention.

12.   The three officials seemed startled by the emotions unleashed by the debate, and strained to keep their tempers in check when rudely challenged by questioners.

13.   There is the lone surviving officer straining to keep the old men together while bringing the new ones in.

14.   This would make life easier for the Central Bank, which has been straining to keep the ruble stable, but might create some turmoil in the short run.

15.   While the movie does have a few moments that are pure impish Farrelly, most of it feels like they are straining to keep their baser instincts in check.

16.   On Monday, Gonzaga students returned from spring break, and campus bookstore employees strained to keep Bulldogs paraphernalia on the shelves.