But that was caused by his sudden effort at concentration.

The object had not reacted quickly enough to the sudden efforts of the Newborn.

He made no sudden effort until he was at the inner edge.

With the jerk of a sudden effort, the boy pulled himself up to lean on an elbow.

With a sudden effort he got himself up in sitting position on the side of the bed.

With a sudden, final effort, she hurled herself backward and over the edge.

With a sudden effort, he straightened painfully and stood swaying.

Steadily he forced down the arms, twisting them behind it, and with a sudden effort got to his knees.

The man made a sudden effort and the words tumbled out fast.

Her fragile emotional state combined with the sudden physical effort of rapid walking had been too much.