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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

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 is a Herculean task but lots of smart people are working on it!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2024

This, however, was in itself a Herculean task.

From Inventions in the Century by Doolittle, William Henry




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