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arduous

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


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Videos of the troupe traveled far across sapphics’ algorithms, especially clips of King Captain, whose devoted fan base — known collectively as “The Castle” — make arduous trips just to see them in the flesh.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He agrees that tech should help to “relieve humans of arduous, repetitive or dangerous tasks” and “provide intelligent support,” but also warns of growing A.I.-induced inequality, which exacerbates poverty and forced migration.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

It leaves City with an arduous three games in seven days with a lot of travelling involved during the most crucial part of the campaign when they are chasing a domestic treble.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

He speaks of this spiritual search as a long and arduous process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

If it had been arduous and traumatic, then I'd be savoring every second of the occasion.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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