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Herculean

[hur-kyuh-lee-uhn, hur-kyoo-lee-uhn] / ˌhɜr kyəˈli ən, hɜrˈkyu li ən /


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And the cancellation process can require a Herculean effort.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Even understanding Elon Musk’s history of doing difficult things, this seems like a Herculean task,” analysts from Morgan Stanley said in a recent note about Tesla developing a chip fab.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Sizable gains don’t require Herculean assumptions, just basic business execution.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

They’re facing a Herculean task, risking their safety and their futures for the sake of all Americans, born here or not.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

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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