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exertion

[ig-zur-shuhn] / ɪgˈzɜr ʃən /


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Unlike Hoover Dam, which exults in exertion, the Gateway Arch seems effortless.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2026

As a result of the physical exertion, the former chef claims that she “became dizzy, began choking and gasping for air, and required assistance from security personnel, who intervened by providing water and aid.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

But they struggle when the exertion is more varied and intermittent.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

They would appear at seemingly random times: sometimes after physical exertion, but also sometimes after sitting still.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

He laughs and howls until tears run down his face and his lips tremble from exertion.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

It was a hangover from the mental and physical exertions spent over the whole Bethpage cycle.

From BBC Mar. 4, 2026

Newcastle's exertions in securing a 1-1 draw away to European champions Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, while Liverpool cruised to a 6-0 win over Qarabag at home in the Champions League, showed after the break.

From Barron's Jan. 31, 2026

But Celtic faded badly in the second period after their midweek European exertions as Hearts filled the home crowd with belief that the Old Firm stranglehold can be broken.

From Barron's Oct. 26, 2025

He was not listed on Saturday's practice schedule after those late-night exertions.

From BBC Jan. 19, 2025

Dill, red in the face from his exertions, sat down and filled the Amen Corner.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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