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exhaustion

[ig-zaws-chuhn] / ɪgˈzɔs tʃən /


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Many news agencies have reported the hideous condition of the Lincoln—the exhaustion of its crews, the depletion of basic supplies, the breakdown of everyday equipment—as a result of its overextension within firing range of Iran.

From Slate Aug. 17, 2026

Six firefighters were taken to hospital due to smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Six other firefighters farther north in Staffordshire were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion battling similar blazes there, the fire service said.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Separately, Cubans are suffering through hot, sleepless nights and trudging through exhaustion and hunger by day.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

The sun was beating down furiously on us and I was ready to pass out from heat exhaustion.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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