exertion

Example Sentences

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“Our power of thermoregulation meant that we . . . were able to operate at higher levels of exertion in hot conditions, and sustain a higher body temperature, than nearly all other mammals.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

The trackers can help monitor physical exertion, stress levels and heart rate.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Chronic fatigue syndrome leaves many people completely drained of energy and struggling to think clearly, and their symptoms often worsen after mental or physical exertion -- a reaction known as post-exertional malaise.

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025

The exertion that was required seemed to belong to a pre-internet age.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025

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

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville