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arduous

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


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“This past Friday, our beloved Jennifer passed away. It was a long and arduous journey that ended with her surrounded by her family,” the statement read, according to ABC7.

From Los Angeles Times

Between lofty investor expectations and ramping competition in the quantum industry, the road ahead is arduous.

From Barron's

This elicited a flurry of protests, and Callaway again began the arduous task of quieting everyone down.

From Literature

The chef has come a long way since he arrived in London after an arduous journey from Damascus with virtually no money in his pocket.

From Barron's

Meals feel less like a relaxing reprieve after long, arduous missions and more like a tension-filled calm before a storm you’re 100% certain is coming — and may very well take you with it.

From Salon