arduous

Example Sentences

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Acquiring security clearances remained a long and arduous process.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

After an arduous, nearly two month long journey hiking through Thailand, Geumseong eventually made it to Seoul.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

That said, the S&P 500 is only down around 0.45% from last Friday’s close, despite what Fundstrat’s Tom Lee described as a “painful and arduous week” for investors.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Reasonover had the arduous task of replacing fan favorite Perrette, who left the show after 15 seasons in 2018.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

So I showed up early to every lesson, gritted my teeth through the arduous group classes, and was always the last one to head home.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad