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exertion

[ig-zur-shuhn] / ɪgˈzɜr ʃən /


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She tries to control her symptoms by using pacing techniques - a strategy that balances rest and exertion to minimise post-exertional malaise.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

The challenge, he said, is the overall physical exertion — he expects the feat will test his endurance more than his climbing skills.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

I think that the effort put forward in matters of physical exertion is more important than the outcome.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan




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