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arduous

[ahr-joo-uhs, ahr-dyoo-] / ˈɑr dʒu əs, ˈɑr dju- /


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Perhaps, but it couldn’t shortcut the arduous product testing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

So, too, are the movies that depict journalism’s procedures and how arduous and exhausting they are.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

Targeting the German market, the company aims to "relieve" drivers of repetitive and arduous tasks through its AI solutions.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Even when there are direct heirs involved, they might not be up to the arduous administrative task of being a trustee or executor after the death of the principal.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

It was a long-drawn, arduous and painful event that left me bathing in sweat and helpless with exhaustion, a trial worse than a high fever.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel


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