grueling

Example Sentences

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Yet the report also gave a strong hint about why people are searching for stability: The job hunt today can be grueling.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

They keep a disciplined, grueling schedule, turning out polished, deftly produced episodes 52 weeks a year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Luckily for us, “House of David” showrunner Jon Erwin emphasizes the grueling battle required to pull this off instead of the field surgery.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

She tried working as a home-health aide, but the $13-an-hour job was grueling and difficult by bus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

So much of his job was just plain grueling, the challenges huge and often seemingly intractable.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama