With a terrific effort I got a grip on myself.

It was a terrific effort, raising his foot so high.

"The guys gave a terrific effort, but we weren't sharp enough."

"They've had some tough lessons, but I have no doubt they will give me a terrific effort in the next game."

HE seemed to control himself with a terrific effort.

It seems to be making a terrific effort to do something.

I put every ounce of my will power into a final, terrific effort to break the bonds that held me.

Julian managed to close the window again after a terrific effort, and once more the room became peaceful.

It would have to be a terrific effort, on his part and theirs.

She sat up with a terrific effort of will.