exertion

Example Sentences

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It was a hangover from the mental and physical exertions spent over the whole Bethpage cycle.

From BBC

Between the travel and the exertion, I was incredibly fatigued.

From The Wall Street Journal

Obediently, Duane followed, with his heart beating faster, not just from the exertion of climbing the mountain but from the mounting fear inside him.

From Literature

His body stayed warm from the physical exertion but inside, his heart felt chilled.

From Literature

Tiamat panted with exertion, her hot breath withering the leaves around her.

From Literature