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strenuous

[stren-yoo-uhs] / ˈstrɛn ju əs /




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The strenuous, longer lifts are for the offseason.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Moving the rock through finer and finer grits is time-consuming, strenuous and not always rewarding.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

Shopping for a home loan on top of the strenuous process of shopping for the house itself might sound exhausting — but buyers who skip this undertaking often end up considerably overpaying for their mortgage.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Officials have warned people to stay indoors to avoid the smoke, and to avoid strenuous activity and heavy breathing when spending time outside.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

This turns out to be a more strenuous proposition than I had anticipated.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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