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Herculean task





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He's convinced that promoting his work, connecting with fans and selling tickets to his shows would be a Herculean task without the platforms.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

Residents are now engaged in the Herculean task of clearing mud from their homes, some with their bare hands.

From Barron's Oct. 15, 2025

For USC it means adjusting to life without the focal point of its offense, a Herculean task that Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma knows all too well.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 28, 2025

Every few years, Americans across the country are beleaguered with a Herculean task usually reserved for the sainted: They must think about Canada.

From Slate Jan. 7, 2025

It will soon be no such Herculean task to penetrate to the foundations of our national ecclesiastical history.

From Leading Articles on Various Subjects by Davidson, John




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