strenuous
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“It catches people and our bodies off guard. The coastal areas don’t have AC so that could also cause some issues there. Strenuous activities during the heat can cause some of those issues as well.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
"Strenuous efforts" will be made to ensure these are voluntary redundancies, says Durham, adding that it "remains a world-leading university".
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2025
Pain and gain: Strenuous exercise shouldn’t be all suffering.
From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2022
Strenuous administration efforts have mended relations with Europe, according to officials in several allied capitals.
From Washington Post • Jan. 21, 2022
Cleave not thou to Heedlessness, cleave not thou to Passion's snares; Strenuous and meditative, wisdom winneth widespread bliss.
From The Buddha's Path of Virtue A Translation of the Dhammapada by Woodward, Frank Lee
Vocabulary lists containing strenuous
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The Phantom Tollbooth
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And Then There Were None
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