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Herculean

[hur-kyuh-lee-uhn, hur-kyoo-lee-uhn] / ˌhɜr kjəˈli ən, hɜrˈkju li ən /


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“That’s a Herculean effort to get that amount of signatures without paid circulators, and we were aware of that when we started this process,” Owens said, referring to the initial July 1, 2026 deadline.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

Kitchens are stripped bare and routine grocery trips are recast as a Herculean effort to avoid plastic-laden products.

From Slate Apr. 16, 2026

It's a feat Wiseman has dubbed "Herculean" and which humanity has not accomplished in more than half-a-century.

From Barron's Apr. 4, 2026

TMS commentator Aatif Nawaz: Though both England and Pakistan are heading into the World Cup with strong form, getting the better of India will be a Herculean task.

From BBC Feb. 6, 2026

It would not be our dad who’d throw us over his shoulder with Herculean grace and carry us to safety.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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