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grueling

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


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This marks the second consecutive month of increases, following a grueling 41-month stretch of falling prices that began in October 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

And from hearing my own friends’ stories, it sounded grueling emotionally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Enacting change at the federal level has been a grueling process.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

LaRavia credited good luck, an iron will and a dedicated weight training regimen for helping him survive the grueling season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

In the face of hateful prejudice and grueling work, the Irish immigrants maintained hope for the future.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield




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