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grueling

[groo-uh-ling, groo-ling] / ˈgru ə lɪŋ, ˈgru lɪŋ /


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Rescuers have brought in heavy machinery to help remove large sections of roofs and walls and are visibly fatigued after days of grueling work.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

I learned instead that ballet is grueling, often painful work made to look effortless by the incredible professional dancers who dedicate their lives to the art form.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Congrats, you’ve survived yet another grueling week of news.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

Underneath the surface of a labor market with strong numbers, people looking for jobs say it’s a grueling process.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

The crossing had been hard: bleak and monotonous, physically and mentally grueling.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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